The Central Powers in the Adriatic, 1914-1918: War in a Narrow Sea by Koburger, Charles

The Central Powers in the Adriatic, 1914-1918: War in a Narrow Sea (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780275970710)

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The Central Powers in the Adriatic, 1914-1918: War in a Narrow Sea by Koburger, Charles

The Central Powers in the Adriatic, 1914-1918: War in a Narrow Sea

$95.00
The Central Powers in the Adriatic, 1914-1918: War in a Narrow Sea by Koburger, Charles

The Central Powers in the Adriatic, 1914-1918: War in a Narrow Sea

$95.00
Format: Hardcover
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The naval side of the First World War in the Adriatic provides a classic case study in narrow sea warfare. This is the story of the Austro-Hungarian KuK Navy's contribution to the Central Powers' considerable effort in the region. This finely balanced, well-handled navy successfully helped to defend Austria's Adriatic base of power--the Pola-Trieste-Fiume triangle--in the north, to protect the vital sea lane to Cattaro and the south, and to support the army from the sea--all against major odds. Its forces also contributed significantly to the U-boat war.

During initial stages of the conflict, the French were the enemy at sea. Later, Italy switched allegiances, joining the Entente against her former allies. Because the KuK Kriegsmarine was no match for the Italians and the French combined, the battle fleet was thereafter kept in being at Pola, holding the Allies in check. Nonetheless, the Adriatic became an Austrian lake. Using aircraft, U-boats, torpedoes, and mines, the KuK worked toward reducing the odds against it. However, the impasse would continue until the armistice, ruling out a Mahanian showdown in the Adriatic. Koburger provides important geostrategic points of comparison and valuable lessons for other conflicts, even today.

Author: Charles Koburger
ISBN-10: 027597071X
ISBN-13: 9780275970710
Publisher: Praeger
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2001
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.68w x 0.77d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2001 pg. 24
By Charles Koburger
By Charles Koburger
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burger /f Charles /i W. /s Jr./b CHARLES W. KOBURGER, JR., is retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after more than 33 years on active duty and in reserve service./e A graduate of the U.S. Armed Forces Staff College, he has been published on both sides of the Atlantic and has had his works translated into French. He has also lectured in Syria, Great Britain, and Mexico.

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