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The World of Battleship: The Design and Careers of Capital Ships of the World's Navies 1900-1950

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The World of Battleship: The Design and Careers of Capital Ships of the World's Navies 1900-1950

This new volume is intended to present a global vision of the development of the world's battleships. In a collection of chapters by international, the design, building, and career of a significant battleship from each of the world's navies is explored that illuminates not just the ships but also the communities of officers and individuals that served in them and, more broadly, the societies and nations that built them.
Each chapter explains the origins of a ship, her importance as a national symbol, and her place in the fleet. This is a highly original and significant book on the great capital ships of the world.
Country USA
Brand Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer Naval Institute Press
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2018-10-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780870219061

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