The Battlecruiser Hood (Anatomy of the Ship) - Hardcover

John Roberts

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 085177900X ISBN 13: 9780851779003

Publisher: Conway Maritime Press, 2002

Synopsis

The year 2001 witnesses the sixtieth anniversary of one of the most shocking and tragic episodes in the history of the Royal Navy; the loss of HMS Hood. Built during the First World War, the Hood was the largest, fastest and one of the most handsome capital ships in the world. This edition features a description of various aspects of HMS Hood.

About this title

Synopsis:

The year 2001 witnesses the sixtieth anniversary of one of the most shocking and tragic episodes in the history of the Royal Navy; the loss of HMS Hood. Built during the First World War, the Hood was the largest, fastest and one of the most handsome capital ships in the world. This revised edition features a full and detailed description of every aspect of HMS Hood, analysing the genesis of the design and its contemporary significance.

About the Author:

John Roberts is widely recognized for his contributions to warship literature. He was editor of ""Warship"" for six years and is the coauthor of the standard works on British battleships and cruisers of the Second World War period. His superb warship plans led one authority to describe him as ""the best draughtsman in the UK."" His two previous volumes for Conway, on the ""Dreadnought"" and ""Intrepid,"" were widely acclaimed.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Conway Maritime Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 085177900X
• ISBN 13: 9780851779003
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128