British Battleships 193945 (2) by Angus Konstam
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 ten of the twelve battleships were already over twenty years old, having served in World War I, and required extensive modifications to allow them to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict. This concise volume offers a comprehensive review of the seven battleships of the Nelson and King George V classes from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service. With specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battles, such as the duel between the Bismarck and HMS Rodney, this book highlights what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.
Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846033896 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846033896 |
| Title | British Battleships 193945 (2) |
| Author | Angus Konstam |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2009-09-10 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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