Battleships (2010) By Peter Hore
 
This meticulously researched and illustrated 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. In fascinating detail, here are the accounts of the main battles and operations in which these warships took part. There are also anecdotes about the personalities involved in the design and command of what has been described as one of the most technologically advanced and complex engineering achievements of human civilization. There follows three chronological sections, each of which is a comprehensive country-by-country directory of the major battleships of that era, with an informative text describing their history, construction, appearance and function. Accompanied by archive and museum photographs, illustrations and paintings, the famous ships of the last 150 years, including Dreadnought, Hood, New Jersey, Bismarck and Nagato, are brought to life. Special information panels detail each ship's main specifications, including its country of origin, launch date, size, weight, firepower and performance. Featuring more than 150 ships 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.
 
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket
256 pages
In Good Condition