British Battleships 1939-45 (1): Queen Elizabeth and Royal Sovereign Classes: No. 154 (New Vanguard) - Softcover

Angus Konstam

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846033888 ISBN 13: 9781846033889

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

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 12 battleships were already over 20 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 title offers a comprehensive review of the development of these British battleships from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service, with detailed descriptions of the effectiveness of the main armament of individual ships. With specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battleship conflicts, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.

About this title

Review:

"In all, it makes for an excellent primer on the subject and fully meets this reviewer's expectations of books in this series. If you want to learn about the subject, I know you will find it to be equally useful. Buy with confidence." --Scott Van Aken, www.modelingmadness.com (April 2009)

Book Description:

This book offers a comprehensive review of two classes of battleship from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and invaluable wartime service including the critical battle of Matapan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1846033888
• ISBN 13: 9781846033889
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48