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

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.



Technical Specifications

Country
USA
Brand
US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer
Naval Institute Press
Binding
Hardcover
Height
10.3
Length
9.7
Weight
4.60104740794
Width
1.3
ReleaseDate
2018-10-15T00:00:01Z
NumberOfItems
1

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