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Great warships is the story of the 10 of the most famous ships ever built. Their careers span two world wars and tell the dramatic, sometimes romantic, history of naval warfare SMS Emden, HMS Warspite, USS Enterprise, HMS Sheffield, HMS illustrious
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Great warships is the story of the 10 of the most famous ships ever built. Their careers span two world wars and tell the dramatic, sometimes romantic, history of naval warfare SMS Emden, HMS Warspite, USS Enterprise, HMS Sheffield, HMS illustrious
Author=Antony Preston
Pages=112
Published=1986
Book Condtion=Ex public library book.library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 900 g |
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Provides descriptions and comprehensive details of all the cruisers in service with the Royal and Commonwealth navies from the first generation cruisers built in 1879 to the Tiger class., the last British cruisers that were built. Every cruiser is covered with concise details of its history and eventual fate. Profusely illustrated with photographs.
A detailed historical encyclopedia of ships of the world. Colour and black and white illustrations throughout.
Out of 820 U-Boats, 718 were destroyed in action; out of 39,000 men, only 7,000 survived the war. What gives flesh to these horrifying statistics is this account by Peter ‘Ali’ Cremer. He was one of the thre senior U-boat commanders to survive.
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