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New Vanguard Ser.: British Battleships 1939- 45 (1) : Queen Elizabeth and Royal Sovereign Classes by Angus Konstam (2009, Trade Paperback)

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With the outbreak of World War II, Britain's Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence. Yet from a fleet of 12 battleships, ten were already over 20 years old, venerable veterans of World War I. Extensive modifications throughout the 1930s allowed these ships to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict, and further improvements made during the course of the war enabled them to hold their own against their German and Italian counterparts. This title offers a comprehensive review of the development of these British battleships from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service. Detailed descriptions of the main armament of each ship will offer further analysis of individual battleships' effectiveness, discussing how the guns were manned when engaging the enemy. Describing HMS Warspite during the battle of Matapan in 1941, the author details how this British battleship, together with other Royal Navy and Australian vessels, defeated the might of the Italian navy so that they never again threatened Allied fleets within the Mediterranean. With specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic retelling of key battleship engagements, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
1846033888
ISBN-13
9781846033889
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70428188

Product Key Features

Book Title
British Battleships 1939- 45 (1) : Queen Elizabeth and Royal Sovereign Classes
Author
Angus Konstam
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Europe / Great Britain / General
Publication Year
2009
Genre
History
Number of Pages
48 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.7in
Item Height
0.1in
Item Width
7.2in
Item Weight
5.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

Series Volume Number
154
Lc Classification Number
V815.5.G7
Reviews
"In all, it makes for an excellent primer on the subject and fully meets this reviewer's expectations of books in this series. If you want to learn about the subject, I know you will find it to be equally useful. Buy with confidence." -Scott Van Aken,www.modelingmadness.com(April 2009), "In all, it makes for an excellent primer on the subject and fully meets this reviewer's expectations of books in this series. If you want to learn about the subject, I know you will find it to be equally useful. Buy with confidence." -- Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (April 2009), "In all, it makes for an excellent primer on the subject and fully meets this reviewer's expectations of books in this series. If you want to learn about the subject, I know you will find it to be equally useful. Buy with confidence." -Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (April 2009)
Table of Content
· Introduction: Background to the subject, covering the changing role of battleships between 1918 and 1945 · Design and development: Covers the chronological development of these battleships, covering modifications made during their lives · Operational history: Follows the service history of each of the ten battleships covered in each volume, including a brief description of the actions they participated in · Armament: This section describes the main armament of the ships, demonstrates their effectiveness, and discusses the way in which the guns were operated · Battleships in action: A detailed and dramatic account of HMS Warspite at the Battle of Matapan (1941) · Bibliography
Illustrated by
Bryan, Tony, Wright, Paul
Copyright Date
2009
Lccn
2009-278650
Dewey Decimal
359.8352094109044
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
New Vanguard Ser.
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes