Big Gun Monitors

Big Gun Monitors

$30.00 AUD

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Ian Buxton
Binding: Hardback
Published: World Ship Society., 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing to pages and DJ, minor chips to DJ - clear slipcase.

This authoritative work chronicles the specialized class of warships known as monitors, vessels distinguished by their formidable artillery and unique shallow-draft design. It details the complete operational history and technical development of these powerful naval platforms, from their initial conception to their deployment in major global conflicts. The text presents an in-depth analysis of their construction, armament, and strategic significance throughout various eras. Enthusiasts of naval history will find a meticulously researched account illustrating the enduring legacy of these big gun ships.

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Description

Author: Ian Buxton
Binding: Hardback
Published: World Ship Society., 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing to pages and DJ, minor chips to DJ - clear slipcase.

This authoritative work chronicles the specialized class of warships known as monitors, vessels distinguished by their formidable artillery and unique shallow-draft design. It details the complete operational history and technical development of these powerful naval platforms, from their initial conception to their deployment in major global conflicts. The text presents an in-depth analysis of their construction, armament, and strategic significance throughout various eras. Enthusiasts of naval history will find a meticulously researched account illustrating the enduring legacy of these big gun ships.