Amphibious Warship

Name: Amphibious Warship
ISBN: 9787547844700

曹才轶Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers · ChinaJun 2020

3.6

Word count: 52K words
Chapters: 40
ISBN: 9787547844700

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Summary

Amphibious warfare ships are vessels specifically designed to transport landing forces, weapons and equipment, landing craft, and supplies, and to conduct shore-to-shore or ship-to-shore operations. Also known as amphibious assault ships, they are indispensable spearheads of a modern navy and a symbol of a nation's comprehensive strength. Amphibious Warfare Ships depicts the past, present, and future of these vessels in rich text and illustrations from multiple perspectives, vividly explaining their structure, principles, performance, and uses. It fully showcases the difficult and innovative development of China's amphibious warfare ships, invites readers to envision the future, and inspires young people to strive for excellence, devote themselves to the design and construction of amphibious warfare ships, and let their youthful dreams take flight.

Editor's review

Published by Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers in November 2021, Amphibious Warfare Ships is a military popular-science book focused on a key ship type in modern navies. Drawing on a solid background in military science and technology, author Cao Caiyi systematically traces the global development and technological evolution of amphibious warfare ships from World War II to the present. Rather than a simple catalog of ship images, the book analyzes in depth the design concepts, operational missions, and technical features of different types of amphibious warfare ships (such as dock landing ships, amphibious assault ships, and air-cushion landing craft), and uses classic combat cases to explain their core value in modern three-dimensional amphibious operations and even distant-ocean power projection. For readers interested in naval equipment, modern forms of warfare, and maritime strategy, it provides a professional and clear cognitive framework. Its content balances historical depth with technical detail, satisfying military enthusiasts' appetite for hardware knowledge while guiding readers to think about the strategic and tactical logic behind equipment development. The rare photographs and data charts further enhance readability and reference value. Overall, this is a sincere work that fills a gap in popular-science literature in this field in China, rigorously translating specialized military engineering knowledge into text accessible to the general public.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Military enthusiasts with a strong interest in naval equipment and ship technology
National defense education learners seeking a systematic understanding of amphibious operations and maritime power projection
Practitioners in related fields who need reference background knowledge
Readers who enjoy in-depth, well-structured popular-science and technology books

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking light entertainment stories or novel plots
Readers hoping for highly classified or undisclosed insider information

Reading tips

It is recommended to read alongside examples from recent local wars (such as the Falklands War and the Gulf War) to understand the practical application of theory.
Pay attention to differences in the development paths of amphibious warfare ships among countries and consider the national strategies and maritime rights claims behind them.
For technical details, skim to grasp the core design concepts rather than dwelling on every parameter.

About the publisher

Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers China · Founded in 1956

Shanghai Scientific & Technical Publishers is a publisher known for professional books in the natural sciences, engineering technology, medicine and health, and agricultural technology. Its catalogue of 759 titles covers popular science, examinations, medicine, agriculture and forestry, and social culture. Representative books include several editions of The Feynman Lectures on Physics by Richard Feynman, Robert Leighton and Matthew Sands; the first and second volumes of Morris Kline's Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern Times; and the fourth edition of Molecular Pharmacognosy by Huang Luqi. Other representative authors include Feynman, Wei Xian and Zhang Zhibin. The publisher has developed distinctive strengths in classic translated works in physics and mathematics as well as in medical and agricultural professional titles, while also publishing popular science, textbooks and teaching materials, and journals. Its author resources draw on internationally renowned scientists and domestic specialists.

版权信息
内容提要
编委会
专家委员会
编辑部
总序
前言
第1章两栖战舰的由来
不同的使命任务
多种登陆方式
两栖战舰大家庭
第2章两栖战舰的发展
登陆艇的诞生与应用探索
大规模实战应用，格局初成
更快更强，由海向陆快速发展
第3章两栖战舰的特性和关键技术
抢滩先锋
两栖战舰的特点
两栖战舰的装载大舱和通道
两栖战舰的关键技术
第4章中国两栖战舰
艰难的初创期
小型登陆艇
中型登陆舰
大型登陆舰
船坞登陆舰
守卫海疆军演显神威
为国之重器奋斗的人
第5章世界两栖战舰
美国
英国
法国
俄罗斯
西班牙
日本
韩国
第6章未来发展趋势和展望
参考文献
后记
出版工作委员会

FAQ

Is the book too technical and difficult to understand?

The author balances professionalism with accessibility, explaining core concepts so that readers with a high school education or above should be able to follow the main content smoothly; some technical details do not affect overall reading.

Does the book cover a comprehensive range of ship models?

The book focuses on the active and classic amphibious warfare ships of major military powers, covering representative models from major countries and regions including China, the United States, Russia, and Europe. The coverage is fairly complete, though it is not an all-encompassing ship encyclopedia.

How up to date is the book?

Published in 2021, the book reflects the state of global amphibious warfare ship development up to that time and remains highly valuable for understanding the current naval equipment landscape.

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About the author

曹才轶 Author

Cao Caiyi is an author with limited publicly available information, and only one of his works is held in the collection. According to existing records, his representative work is Amphibious Warships, which is classified under military affairs and focuses on this category of naval equipment. Since his dates of birth and death, nationality, educational background, and writing career are not clearly documented, no speculation is made here. Based on the known work, Cao Caiyi's writing tends toward organizing and introducing specific equipment knowledge for readers interested in naval vessels and military technology. Such subjects generally require some understanding of ship classification, operational roles, and development trends, and Amphibious Warships is built around exactly this theme. Overall, Cao Caiyi is currently known for a single work of military popular science; public materials are limited, and a fuller assessment of his writing is not yet possible.