Warships of World War II by Bernard Ireland
This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems.The attractive guide uses information provided by the renowned Jane's group on over 100 naval vessels used during World War I.Each entry includes the following: A contemporary photographBackground information on the history, appearance and military record of the vesselTechnical specifications such as displacement, armaments, maximum speed and crew complementSo, if you want to know about an Effingham class cruiser, Chiyoda class aircraft carrier or a Fletcher class destroyer, Collins Gem Warships of World War I is the place to look.
Bernard Ireland has spent his working life with the Royal Naval Scientific Service and its successor organizations, gaining experience in many aspects of naval research. To an already deep interest in naval history he has thus added a considerable in-depth knowledge of warship technology, enabling him to assess a design's strengths and weaknesses. In a parallel career, he has acted as freelance technical illustrator to major shipping companies and other organizations. He has written 30 books on maritime technological or historical subjects, and has also contributed to many works and journals.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780004722832 |
| ISBN 10 | 0004722833 |
| Title | Warships of World War II |
| Author | Bernard Ireland |
| Series | Collins Gem |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 1999-05-04 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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