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This heavilly illustrated book, the early origins and developments of the steamship are explained, and the total history, right up to the present day is illustrated with engravings and many fine photographs.
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This heavilly illustrated book, the early origins and developments of the steamship are explained, and the total history, right up to the present day is illustrated with engravings and many fine photographs.
Author=A.F.L. Deeson
Pages=158
Published=1976
Book Condtion=Ex public library book.library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 560 g |
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A detailed historical encyclopedia of ships of the world. Colour and black and white illustrations throughout.
The fighting career of the WWII aircraft carrier HMS VICTORIOUS which was laid down before the conflict began and fought in a wide variety of theatres. She was taken out of commission in 1968 after a useful and active life. VICTORIOUS played an important role in the struggle to save Malta, she escorted convoys on the notorious route to Murmansk, and went East to join the British Pacific Fleet during the final stages of the war against Japan where she survived repeated kamikaze attacks. Even after the war she was briefly in action off Malaya and Kuwait. Other wartime actions included the hunt and chase of the BISMARCK and the invasion of North Africa. Illustrated with 37 photographs.
a comprehensive history of naval warfare, illustrated with hundreds of photographs [many in colour], detailed maps and diagrams, significant campaigns from the ancient world to post-WWII.
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