From the sinking of the Maine, which sparked the Spanish-American War, to the devastating losses in the attack on Pearl Harbor, battleships have played a crucial role in the history of modern naval warfare. Tracing the development of the battleship from the commissioning of the first seagoing class in the 1890s, Battleships brings to life the story of these lethal leviathans with illuminating text and stunning full-color and black-and-white archival photographs. Affecting personal reminiscences, from both officers and ...
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From the sinking of the Maine, which sparked the Spanish-American War, to the devastating losses in the attack on Pearl Harbor, battleships have played a crucial role in the history of modern naval warfare. Tracing the development of the battleship from the commissioning of the first seagoing class in the 1890s, Battleships brings to life the story of these lethal leviathans with illuminating text and stunning full-color and black-and-white archival photographs. Affecting personal reminiscences, from both officers and enlisted men, give readers an intimate look at the reality of the men who lived and died on board. -- More than 175 full-color and black-and-white photographs -- Vivid first-hand accounts describe everyday life on board a battleship
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Fair. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. As well answers may be filled in. May be missing DVDs, CDs, Access code, etc. 100%Money-Back Guarantee! Ship within 24 hours! ! WATER DAMAGED! ! !
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Like New. Metro Books / Michael Friedman Publishing Group, Inc.; New York, 2001. Hardcover. Near Fine, some shelf wear to spine edges, tight binding, interior and extremities tidy and bright, in a Fine, minimal handling wear Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. Oblong 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 160pp., indexed, color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
