Naval Minewarfare: Politics to Practicalities

Naval mines are pernicious weapons of debated legality and fearsome reputation. Since World War II over 18,400 of these ingenious devices have been deployed during 24 naval mining events, seriously damaging or sinking over 100 ships including 44 warships. Despite this sustained drumbeat of use both in attack and in defence, there were no modern books that examine this ‘Weapon That Waits’. Naval Minewarfare: Politics to Practicalities is a comprehensive guide to modern naval minewarfare. Fro...