Antony Preston Knihy

Describes warships and naval battles of the twentieth century, from the Russo-Japanese War of 1905 to the Falkland Islands War of 1982.

Traces the history of aircraft carriers since 1914, chronicling the role played by these ships in World War II and in modern defense systems.

More than 6000 warships are included in this comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's navies during World War II.Compiled from the pages of contemporary editions of Jane's, the world's most authoritative naval reference work, this extraordinary volume presents photographs, line drawings, and data tables, providing the reader with instant reference to the facts and figures of the great fleets that clashed at Leyte Gulf, Midway, Matapan, and the many other naval battles that took place on the oceans and seas around the world.

An account of the dramatic events of naval history during the period of its most rapid and exciting developments.

The first complete story of these redoubtable destroyers and their crucial role in both World Wars. 138 pp; 32 b&w plates plus line drawings in text.

Military History. Many illustrations throughout.

In very good condition with dust jacket. Owner's name on title page, otherwise pages are clean and unmarked and binding is tight. Dust jacket shows shelf wear and has a couple of tears. We ship immediately!

More than 6000 warships are included in this comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's navies during World War II. Compiled from the pages of contemporary editions of _Jane's_, the world's most authoritative naval reference work, this extraordinary volume presents photographs, line drawings, and data tables, providing the reader with instant reference to the facts and figures of the great fleets that clashed at Leyte Gulf, Midway, Matapan, and the many other naval battles that took place on the oceans and seas around the world.

Originally developed during WWI to fulfill scouting duties for battle fleets, the aircraft carrier became the decisive naval arm in WWII and forever transformed naval warfare. This book is a highly illustrated record of the development of the aircraft carrier from the first successful flight from a deck in 1911 to the nuclear-powered behemoths of the present. The World's Great Aircraft Carriers also explains the technology and tactics of carrier warfare. All the famous ships of WWII and their actions are documented. The most modern carriers, such as those of the powerful Nimitz class, are described. Fully-illustrated with 40 color renderings and cut-aways and 80 color and b/w photos, the book also provides full specifications, including displacement, dimensions, speed, aircraft complement, armament, and electronics.

Battleships

More than 6000 warships are included in this comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's navies during World War II.Compiled from the pages of contemporary editions of Jane's, the world's most authoritative naval reference work, this extraordinary volume presents photographs, line drawings, and data tables, providing the reader with instant reference to the facts and figures of the great fleets that clashed at Leyte Gulf, Midway, Matapan, and the many other naval battles that took place on the oceans and seas around the world.

Submarine Warfare is an authoritative history of these crafts, from their humble, leaky beginnings to their high-tech modern successors. With remarkable photographs and fascinating technical illustrations and cross sections, the crafts, crews, weapons, missions, and men behind these intriguing vessels are explored and celebrated in riveting detail.

Dj has only minor edge wear. Cover and pages are clean, excellent. Ships same day or next business day from Northern California. Sorry, no international or priority shipping on this item.

Beskrivelse af materiel og våben, der blev anvendt under Vietnamkrigen.

Warship Special 2. 1978

Discusses all of the navies that fought in the American Revolution.

1. Auflage 1980 200 Seiten 4° Gebundene Ausgabe Arms & Armour Press,

Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso

Eine illustrierte Enzyklopadie der Schlachtschiffe aller Nationen 1914 - 1918 . 8vo pp. 260 Rilegato, sovracoperta (hard cover, dust jacket) Ottimo (Fine)