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Battleships: An Illustrated History Of Battleships, Their Origins And Evolution
Peter Capt. Hore
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Description for Battleships: An Illustrated History Of Battleships, Their Origins And Evolution
Hardcover. A book that begins with a history of the battleship, from the first ironclad woodenhulled ships of the 19th century to the revolutionary Dreadnoughts of World War I and the mighty battleships and battle cruisers of World War II. It includes a country-by-country directory of battleships, with details about each vessel's history and function. Num Pages: 256 pages, over 550 photographs. BIC Classification: JWMV2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 224 x 22. Weight in Grams: 842.
This is an illustrated history of battleships, their origins and evolution. It covers Pre-Dreadnoughts, Dreadnoughts, battleships and battle cruisers from 1860 onwards. Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each ship's country of origin, launch date, size, weight, armament, power, performance and complement. It includes facts and anecdotes about the famous battles and naval operations in which these ships played a role. It features over 550 photographs from naval and military sources worldwide, many rarely seen before. This meticulously researched book begins with a history of the battleship, from the first ironclad woodenhulled ships of the 19th century to the revolutionary ... Read more
This is an illustrated history of battleships, their origins and evolution. It covers Pre-Dreadnoughts, Dreadnoughts, battleships and battle cruisers from 1860 onwards. Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each ship's country of origin, launch date, size, weight, armament, power, performance and complement. It includes facts and anecdotes about the famous battles and naval operations in which these ships played a role. It features over 550 photographs from naval and military sources worldwide, many rarely seen before. This meticulously researched book begins with a history of the battleship, from the first ironclad woodenhulled ships of the 19th century to the revolutionary ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Lorenz Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754829812
SKU
V9780754829812
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Peter Capt. Hore
Peter Hore served worldwide in the British Royal Navy for nearly 40 years, mostly on frigates and destroyers. He is the author of many reviews and articles, as well as numerous books, including the best-selling Habit of Victory (Sidgwick & Jackson).
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