The World's Great Battleships
Condition: SECONDHAND
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With their irresistible mixture of strength, power, and awesome beauty, nothing will ever match the battleship as the symbol of naval might. The World's Great Battleships is an in-depth study of these magnificent fighting vessels throughout history. Beginning with the lumbering hulks of the late Middle Ages, it charts the story of the battleship to its decline after WWII. The authoritative text documents the continued attempts of designers to both maximize firepower and bolster protection.
Author: Robert Jackson
Format: Hardback, 160 pages, 222mm x 292mm, 907 g
Published: 2000, Herron Books (Distributed Titles), Australia
Genre: Military History
With their irresistible mixture of strength, power, and awesome beauty, nothing will ever match the battleship as the symbol of naval might. The World's Great Battleships is an in-depth study of these magnificent fighting vessels throughout history. Beginning with the lumbering hulks of the late Middle Ages, it charts the story of the battleship to its decline after WWII. The authoritative text documents the continued attempts of designers to both maximize firepower and bolster protection.