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Katherine C. Epstein, "Analog Superpowers: How Twentieth-Century Technology Theft Built the National Security State" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Navigating Naval Innovations: The Pollan-Isherwood Legacy

This chapter explores the groundbreaking contributions of Arthur Pollan and Harold Isherwood to modern fire control systems in naval warfare. It discusses their backgrounds, the historical challenges of targeting moving vessels, and the complex mathematics involved in accurately predicting target positions during World War I. The chapter highlights the evolution of naval engagement strategies and emphasizes the importance of mathematical precision and gyro-stabilization in enhancing targeting accuracy.

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