This new book covers the Sino-French Naval War 1884-1885, a little-known part of late 19th century naval history. The background, operations and outcomes are described in detail. All the ships involved, both French and Chinese, are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings and photos.REVIEWS recommended to all history buffs and modelers well written, thoroughly illustrated, and a great insight into the history of naval warfare in the late 19th century. IPMS Few realize that bloody battles of 20th-century Indochina arguably...

This new book covers the Sino-Japan Naval War 1894-1895, a little-known part of late 19thC naval history. The First Sino Japanese War (1 August 1894 17 April 1895) was fought between Qing Dynasty China and Meiji Japan, primarily over control of Korea. After more than six months of continuous successes by the Japanese army and naval forces, as well as the loss of the Chinese port of Weihai, the Qing leadership sued for peace in February 1895.The background, operations and outcomes are described in detail. All the ships involved, both Japanese and Chinese, are described and illustrated with...

The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 was a conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Eastern Orthodox coalition led by the Russian Empire and composed of Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro.

Fought in the Balkans and in the Caucasus, it originated in emerging 19th-century Balkan nationalism. Additional factors included Russian hopes of recovering territorial losses suffered during the Crimean War, re-establishing itself in the Black Sea and supporting the political movement attempting to free Balkan nations from the Ottoman Empire.

The background, operations and...

The background, naval operations and outcomes of The War of the Pacific, fought between Chile and a Bolivian-Peruvian alliance from 1879 to 1884.