British battleships, 1939-45 (2) - Angus Konstam
Nelson and King George V classes
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With the outbreak of World War II, Britain's Royal Navy was at the forefront of her defence with her fleet of battleships as her main striking force. However, ten battleships of this fleet were already over 20 years old, venerable veterans of the first world conflict. As such, in the 1930s two new classes were commissioned - modern battleships which were designed to replace the ageing battle fleet although only one would see active service. Together with the older battleships, which were increasingly modified in the decade preceding the war and during the conflict itself, these vessels held their own against their German and Italian counterparts. This title 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. Detailed descriptions of the main armament of each ship will offer further analysis of individual battleship's effectiveness, discussing how the guns were manned when engaging ...
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2009 Osprey UK, softcover 48 pages, illustrated. With the details of the ships in these classes, ISBN 9781846033896 In very good condition [Auteur: Konstam, A] [Pagina's: 48] [Jaar: 2009] [Ondertitel: Nelson and King George V Classes. New Vanguard series 160] [Titel: British Battleships 1939-45 (2)]
