In-depth study of the British ships that fought WW2. An authoritaive, insider's view by a senior warship designer. Large format, illustrated paperback edition of a successful hardback. In this authoritative design history of British warships from the Washington naval treaty to the end of the Second World War, David K Brown brings the knowledge and experience of a long career as a Naval Constructor. Restricted by the inter-war naval treaties, the Royal Navy employed much ingenuity and innovation to overcome the lack of ...
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In-depth study of the British ships that fought WW2. An authoritaive, insider's view by a senior warship designer. Large format, illustrated paperback edition of a successful hardback. In this authoritative design history of British warships from the Washington naval treaty to the end of the Second World War, David K Brown brings the knowledge and experience of a long career as a Naval Constructor. Restricted by the inter-war naval treaties, the Royal Navy employed much ingenuity and innovation to overcome the lack of resources, and this is one of the main themes of the book. All the wartime construction programmes ar also covered, including the massive increase in convoy escorts required to fight the crucial convoy battles, and the development of an amphibious fleet of entirely original ship types. Full analysis is also provided of the lessons gleaned from wartime losses, as well as the once secret post-war damage trials. Long out of print and in great demand, this paperback edition retains the layout and all the illustrations of the hardback. DAVID K BROWN, a retired senior naval architect of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors, is aleading expert on the history of British warships. This volume is one of a series of five highly regarded studies covering warship design since 1815,, the latest of which was published in 2003 as Rebuilding the Royal Navy.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1350grams, ISBN: 9781861761361.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 9781861762894.
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Very Good Plus in Very Good Plus jacket. 4to. First edition. Hard cover in dust jacket. Published Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 2000. 4to., 10" x 11 7/8", 224pp., illus. numerous b/w photographs, tables, drawings. Burgundy cloth with gilt titles. Minor waviness to first few pages, a few spots of light foxing on front edge of page block. Very good plus in very good plus dust jacket.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 11x9x0; Hardcover. Bound in red publisher's cloth, the cover is plain with gilt lettering on the spine. Leaves are a semi-glossy, weighted paper. Heavily illustrated with photographs and diagrams in black and white. Contains appendices, a review of principal sources, glossary and abbreviations. Indexed. 224 pp. ABOUT THIS BOOK: From the back cover: "In the final volume in his bestselling series on British warship development, David K Brown brings the knowledge and experience of a long career as a Naval Constructor to an account of the Royal Navy's response to the restrictions placed on it by the Washington Naval Treaties in the inter-war years, and the construction of the fleet with which the Navy fought the Second World War. He focuses on the principal pre-war developments such as the first purpose-built aircraft carriers and the growing perception of the threat of air attack to warships. All the wartime construction programmes are covered, such as the massive expansion in escort ships to counter the U-boat menace, and the development of the amphibious warfare fleet for the D-Day landings in 1944. Full analysis is also provided of the experience of wartime damage, as well as the once top secret pre-and post-war damage trials." ABOUT THE AUTHOR: "Eur Ing David K Brown RCNC graduated from the RN College in 1953, and became a Chartered Engineer in 1968. He retired in 1988 as Deputy Chief Naval Architect of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors, and has latterly been Vice President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. He is now President of the World Ship Society." (From the dj front flap). CONDITION: This is a beautiful copy in great condition. Only a minor bump to the back corner at the foot, and very light scratching/rubbing on the cover of the dustjacket. Small smudge on the front endpaper. Pages are bright and bold. A great find, perfect for all naval historians and military enthusiasts. Additional photos available upon request. Full refund if not satisfied.
