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Naval warfare through the ages from Salamis to Manila Bay
The article traces naval progress from ancient galleys to ironclads and modern battles. It contrasts historic tactics, such as ramming and circled formations at Salamis and Lepanto, with later ironclad duels like the Monitor and Merrimack, Trafalgar, and Dewey’s Manila Bay engagement, noting major powers and pivotal battles. It highlights shifting leadership in world navies and the enduring impact of technology on sea combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magine
Salamis
Manila
Oregon
Philippines
Santiago
Heresson
Gonsaloo
Paul Hoste
Eldin
Rodney
Nelson
Artemesinum
B. C
Ie Theban
Athens
Edward III
Sluys
Pembroke
Diaz de Texas
Itochelle
Russell
England
Tourville
McKinley
Sampson
China
Japan
Pekin
America
Monitor
Merrimnac
United States
Russia
Ordonald
Graeks
TC. Salamis
Winchelses
Bay of Lepanto
Pasha Ali
Gibraltar Bay
North Foreland
Welland
Santa Cruz
Harwich
Thames
Messina
Admiral Brueys
Trafalgar
Navarino
France
Yalu River
Coast of Scotland
Pan
Jones
Scarborough
St. Kitt's
L'Insurgeant
Madeira
Brazil
Constitution
Java
Lake Erie
Perry
Lake Champain
McDonough
Dewey
Montejo
Schley
Cervera
Selim
Constantinople
Don John of Austria
Ali
Don John
John Paul Jones
Bon Homme Richard
Richard
Cadiz
Neilson
Admiral Callingwood
Great Lakes
Barclay
Lissa
Ferdinand Max
Albemarle
North Carolina
Lieut. Cushing
Union
Europe
South America
Chile
Penu
Manila Bay
Germany
Italy