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British Battleships of World War One
R. A. Burt
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Description for British Battleships of World War One
Hardcover. Num Pages: 344 pages, 350 b/w photos & more than 150 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJF; HBWN; JWMV2; TRLD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 254 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1676.
This superb reference book achieved the status of 'classic' soon after its first publication in 1986; it was soon out of print and is now one of the most sought-after naval reference books on the secondhand market. It presents, in one superb volume, the complete technical history of British capital ship design and construction during the dreadnought era. One hundred years ago at Jutland, Dogger Bank, Heligoland Bight and the first battle for the Falklands, might squadrons of these great armoured ships fought their German counterparts for command of the seas. Beginning with Dreadnought, the book continues to the ... Read more
This superb reference book achieved the status of 'classic' soon after its first publication in 1986; it was soon out of print and is now one of the most sought-after naval reference books on the secondhand market. It presents, in one superb volume, the complete technical history of British capital ship design and construction during the dreadnought era. One hundred years ago at Jutland, Dogger Bank, Heligoland Bight and the first battle for the Falklands, might squadrons of these great armoured ships fought their German counterparts for command of the seas. Beginning with Dreadnought, the book continues to the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
1693g
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Barnsley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848321472
SKU
V9781848321472
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About R. A. Burt
RAY BURT has researched the design, construction and service histories of British battleships for many years, and has also assembled one of the most outstanding collections that exists of photographs of the ships. He is also an accomplished draughtsman and illustrator, and many of his superb drawings appear in this book.
Reviews for British Battleships of World War One
The Dreadnought capital ships up to the Courageous - class - their history, detailed technical background, many fine line drawing and photographs. Naval- History Which is rated as one of the best reference books available. First rate work10/10. The Great War