Large; coffee-table style book begins in 1914 with photographs; line drawings and data tables of warships. This volume includes submarines and the aircraft that were integrated into the naval efforts. Comparisons of the fleets of Great Britain; Germany; the United States; Japan; France; Italy; Austro-Hungary and Russia reveal similarities as well as differences. These pages document design considerations and the rise of the aircraft carrier. An extraordinary one-volume encyclopedia of World War I warships.
#963117 in Books OspreyModel: OSPGEN5595 2012-05-22 2012-05-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.86 x 1.27 x 6.50l; 1.40 #File Name: 1849085595336 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It gets progressively betterBy Edward GronetYou must prepare yourself when you begin to read it for the style of writing and expression form the 19th century; which is quite different form today. The first section is devoted to the correspondence between JLC and Fannie which at times can become tedious.The pace quickens however when we get closer to 1860 and beyond until the book ends. All in all I would recommend it as it brings to life the thoughts and the thoughts of others regarding JLC.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. so sweet i got cavaties.By m. millermore than half the book did not deal with the battles this unexpected tactical genius and six times wounded veteran experienced. however that is probably my unrealistic expectations considering the title; (A Life in Letters). having said that- it is still a pleasure reading the writing of the time and the eloquence lost in the writing in our era of twitter; facebook; texting and the rest of the electronic media versus that era.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great reading and insight into ChamberlainBy JstreetGreat reading and insight into Chamberlain. I wish it had more info on the Civil War and how he experienced it. The "love letters" he sent I could do without. Guess I was looking for something more historical.
