Chinese Battleship vs Japanese Cruiser by Benjamin Lai

Chinese Battleship vs Japanese Cruiser by Benjamin Lai

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In the summer of 1894, Japan and China went to war over control of Korea and northern China. This absorbing study assesses both sides’ warships and the officers and sailors who crewed them at the Yalu River, a decisive battle of the First Sino-Japanese War.

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Chinese Battleship vs Japanese Cruiser by Benjamin Lai

In the summer of 1894, Japan and China went to war over control of Korea and northern China. This absorbing study assesses both sides warships and the officers and sailors who crewed them at the Yalu River, a decisive battle of the First Sino-Japanese War.

Benjamin Lai, born in Hong Kong and educated in the UK, is one of the few ethnic Chinese to have served as an officer in the British Army. His previous books include several for Osprey. He currently lives in Hong Kong.

Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey, UK.

Born in Malaya in 1949, Alan Gilliland spent 18 years as the graphics editor of the Daily Telegraph, winning 19 awards in that time. He now writes, illustrates, and publishes fiction (www.ravensquill.com), as well as illustrating for a variety of publishers (alangillilandillustration.blogspot.com). He lives in Lincolnshire, UK.

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ISBN 13 9781472828408
ISBN 10 1472828402
Title Chinese Battleship vs Japanese Cruiser
Author Benjamin Lai
Series Duel
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2019-02-21
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.