THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BATTLESHIPS: An illustrated history of pre-dreadnoughts, dreadnoughts, battleships and battle cruisers from 1860 onwards
Features
- 256 pages
- Over 550 photos and illustrations
- Dimensions are 8.5"W and 11" H
- Hardcover
- Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each ship's country of origin, launch date, size, weight, armament, power, performance and complement.
- Includes facts and anecdotes about the famous battles and naval operations in which these ships played a role
Hore. 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 vessel's history, construction, appearance and function. Featuring more than 150 ships - including Dreadnought, Hood, New Jersey, Bismarck and Nagato - and illustrated with over 550 photographs, this is a must-have reference book for everyone interested in the battleships that have helped to make history.
