In 1906, HMS Dreadnought was launched. Described as a deadly fighting machine, it transformed the whole idea of warfare and sparked a dangerous arms race. On 10 February 1906 the world's media ...

Summary and What You Need To Know: In the late 19th century, battleships featured a mix of large and small guns, reflecting naval tactics that emphasized high rates of fire at short range. However, ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: What distinguished Dreadnought from South Carolina or Satsuma was the decision to use turbines instead of reciprocating engines, resulting in a higher speed, faster ...

Dreadnought is a complex game, but it can be easily summed up in a brief bit of imagery. The starboard side of a 300-metre-long cruiser opens up, the barrels of six-dozen cannons sliding forward and ...