What is Naval Mine

A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to damage or destroy surface ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of, or contact with, any vessel or a particular vessel type, akin to anti-infantry or anti-vehicle mines. Naval mines can be used offensively, to hamper enemy shipping movements or lock vessels into a harbour; or defensively, to protect friendly vessels and create "safe" zones. Mines allow the minelaying force commander to concentrate warships or defensive assets in mine-free areas giving the adversary three choices: undertake an expensive and time-consuming minesweeping effort, accept the casualties of challenging the minefield, or use the unmined waters where the greatest concentration of enemy firepower will be encountered.

How you will benefit

(I) Insights, and validations about the following topics:

Chapter 1: Naval mine

Chapter 2: Torpedo

Chapter 3: Depth charge

Chapter 4: Minesweeper

Chapter 5: Finnish Navy

Chapter 6: Minehunter

Chapter 7: Minelayer

Chapter 8: Anti-submarine weapon

Chapter 9: Minesweeping

Chapter 10: Baltic Sea campaigns (1939-1945)

(II) Answering the public top questions about naval mine.

Who this book is for

Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Naval Mine.