British and German Battlecruisers: Their Development and Operations
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (600 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1682470113 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"The best single volume title on the subject. A very good first stop in the research of the Battle Cruisers" according to Fernando Wilson L.. a good, solid, stable, condensation of the basic data regarding the CB development in the world. Although naturally concentrated on the british and german vessels, its coverage of other country projects is good for a single volume and even managed to squeeze some really in. "A good read" according to Amazon Customer. Well written, this book cleverly mixes political, economical and technical backgrounds together with English and German then current strategic thought on naval power, leading to the building of this new type of warship, the battlecruiser.. Spectacular sheldania Spectacular presentation. Great photos. Highly recommend. Good tech on all ships.
. He has written extensively on naval policy and technical issues.Ruggero Stanglini contributes to Italian defense magazines and he has written several books on naval affairs. About the Author Michele Cosentino is a retired commodore in the Italian Navy
These differences would be starkly highlighted a year later at Jutland when three British ships were destroyed. This is a major new work for naval enthusiasts everywhere.. They begin by looking at the relationship and rivalry between Great Britain and Germany and how foreign policy, strategic and tactical considerations, economic, industrial and technological developments, as well as naval policies led to the commencement of the battlecruiser programs in both countries. Chapters are then devoted to the development of the ships in each country, to design and construction, protection, propulsion plants, weapons, fire control, and communication systems. Particular focus is paid to the innovative aspects of the designs and their strengths and weaknesses. The authors of Br
He has written extensively on naval policy and technical issues.Ruggero Stanglini contributes to Italian defense magazines and he has written several books on naval affairs. Michele Cosentino is a retired commodore in the Italian Navy.