World Enc of Battleships: An Illustrated History:

World Enc of Battleships: An Illustrated History: Pre-Dreadnoughts, Dreadnoughts, Battleships And Battle Cruisers From 1860 Onwards, With 500 Archive Photographs (Military Transport)

An illustrated history of battleships, their origins and evolution, this meticulously researched book begins with a history of the battleship, from the first ironclad wooden-hulled 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 vesselâ€™s history, construction, appearance and function. Featuring more than 150 ships â€“ including Dreadnought, Hood, New Jersey, Bismarck and Nagato â€“ specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each shipâ€™s country of origin, launch date, size, weight, armament, power, performance and complement, and includes facts and anecdotes about the famous battles and naval operations in which these ships played a role. Featuring over 550 photographs from naval and military sources worldwide, many rarely seen before, this is a must-have reference book for everyone interested in the battleships that have helped to make history.
Country USA
Manufacturer Lorenz Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 500 photographs and illustrations
ReleaseDate 2019-05-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780754834595

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Lorenz Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	500 photographs and illustrations
ReleaseDate	2019-05-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780754834595

World Enc of Battleships: An Illustrated History: Pre-Dreadnoughts, Dreadnoughts, Battleships And Battle Cruisers From 1860 Onwards, With 500 Archive Photographs (Military Transport)