Battleships
By: Leo Marriott
Publisher: Igloo Books; Igloo Books Ltd
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Sywell, U.K
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780857342492
Subjects: Battleships; Ships; Warships
Description: Battleships dominated the seas from their inception in the 18th century through to the first half of the 20th century and were a symbol of a contry's military strength and power. Including detailed specifications, appendices, a glossory, bibliography and index, this book gives clear insight into the development, construction, operation and engagement of these fighting machines. Complete with stunning photography and detailed texts that place each era of battleship in its political context. This book is the ultimate guide to battleships and battlecruisers, taking you from the pre-dreadnaought are through the two world wars, Pearl Harbour and beyond.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 220) and index.
Table of contents: title: The pre-dreadnought era; title: Dreadnought; title: The First World War; title: Between the wars: the treaty battleships; title: The Second World War; title: The end of the line.