World Encyclopedia of Destroyers, Frigates and Submarines
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2012
Lorenz Books (Verlag)
978-0-7548-2092-5 (ISBN)
Lorenz Books (Verlag)
978-0-7548-2092-5 (ISBN)
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Charts a century of destroyer, frigate and submarine development, starting with the earliest vessels, through the two world wars and the Cold War, through to the incredible machines planned for construction in the 21st century.
This expertly researched volume is divided into two parts, the first half focussing on the history of destroyers and frigates, and the second on the submarine. Each section has a history and chronological directory featuring the major vessels of that era. The opening section charts the development of the destroyer from its origin as a fragile torpedo boat through to the classic torpedo-armed fleet destroyer. The second half of the book features a history of the submarine and chronicles a century of submarine development. Illustrated with over 1300 photographs and artworks, this authoritative volume provides enthusiasts with key information about the world's destroyers, frigates and submarines.
This expertly researched volume is divided into two parts, the first half focussing on the history of destroyers and frigates, and the second on the submarine. Each section has a history and chronological directory featuring the major vessels of that era. The opening section charts the development of the destroyer from its origin as a fragile torpedo boat through to the classic torpedo-armed fleet destroyer. The second half of the book features a history of the submarine and chronicles a century of submarine development. Illustrated with over 1300 photographs and artworks, this authoritative volume provides enthusiasts with key information about the world's destroyers, frigates and submarines.
Spending a working life with the Royal Naval Scientific Service and its successor organizations, Bernard Ireland gained experience in many aspects of naval research. In a parallel career, he has acted as freelance technical illustrator to major shipping companies and other organizations. He has written many books on maritime technology and history. John Parker has written more than 35 books published in over 75 editions worldwide, including many acclaimed military and investigative projects and high-profile biographies.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 9.1.2012 |
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Zusatzinfo | over 1300 photographs |
Verlagsort | London |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Militärfahrzeuge / -flugzeuge / -schiffe |
Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schiffe | |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte | |
Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
ISBN-10 | 0-7548-2092-0 / 0754820920 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7548-2092-5 / 9780754820925 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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