This new volume is intended to present a global vision of the development of the world’s battleships. In a collection of chapters by international; the design; building; and career of a significant battleship from each of the world’s navies is explored that illuminates not just the ships but also the communities of officers and individuals that served in them and; more broadly; the societies and nations that built them.Each chapter explains the origins of a ship; her importance as a national symbol; and her place in the fleet. This is a highly original and significant book on the great capital ships of the world.
#5768423 in Books Michigan State University Press 2004-11-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; 1.10 #File Name: 0870137247284 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Silent HeroesBy Lowell ThomasAs a military pilot for twenty-six years; I know it is difficult to get military veterans to relate their combat experiences. The experiences of those in this book are a vital part of history . . . they are real; gripping and sometimes unpleasant. This should be mandatory reading for all high school history students. Lt. Col. Donald L. Abbott (Ret). United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran(This was given to me as a gift; but it was purchased on .com by Lowell Thomas)
