The World Encyclopedia of Battleships Lorenz Books (9780754834595) by Lorenz Books

THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BATTLESHIPS: An illustrated history of pre-dreadnoughts, dreadnoughts, battleships and battle cruisers from 1860 onwards

Features

• 256 pages
• Over 550 photos and illustrations
• Dimensions are 8.5″W and 11″ H
• Hardcover
• Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each ship’s country of origin, launch date, size, weight, armament, power, performance and complement.
• Includes facts and anecdotes about the famous battles and naval operations in which these ships played a role

Hore. This meticulously researched book begins with a history of the battleship, from the first ironclad wooden hulled ships of the 19th century to the revolutionary dreadnoughts of World War I and the mighty battleships and battle cruisers of World War II. It includes a country by-country directory of battleships, with details about each vessel’s history, construction, appearance and function. Featuring more than 150 ships – including Dreadnought, Hood, New Jersey, Bismarck and Nagato – and illustrated with over 550 photographs, this is a must-have reference book for everyone interested in the battleships that have helped to make history.