The eclipse of the big gun : the warship, 1906-45 / editor Robert Gardiner
1992, 1st edition. London : Conway Maritime. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #398339
ISBN: 0851776078
Physical description; 223 pages. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. 'This edition is limited to 2000 copies of which this is no. 1878'. Contents; The battleship and battlecruiser -- The aircraft carrier -- The cruiser -- Coast offence and the defence vessels -- The destroyer and torpedo boat -- The submarine -- Mine warfare and escort vessels -- Coastal forces -- Amphibious warfare vessel -- Auxiliary warships -- The fleet train -- Naval weapons -- Electronics and navies -- Camouflage and deception. Subjects; 1900-1999. Warships History 20th century. Naval art and science History 20th century. Sea-power. Navires de guerre Histoire 20e siècle. Puissance maritime. Naval art and science. Sea-power. Warships. Warships History 20th century. Warships. Naval art and science History. Warships History. Great Britain.
Price: €60.00