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Details of every submarine commissioned into the Royal Navy from the first Holland boat launched in 1901 to the Trafalgar Class, the name boat of which is now fitting out the trails in 1983. Although intended as a directory, the book provides a complete illustrated history of the development of submarine design and armament over 80 years.
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Details of every submarine commissioned into the Royal Navy from the first Holland boat launched in 1901 to the Trafalgar Class, the name boat of which is now fitting out the trails in 1983. Although intended as a directory, the book provides a complete illustrated history of the development of submarine design and armament over 80 years.
Author=M.P. Cocker
Pages=128
Published=1982
Book Condtion=Ex public library book.library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 600 g |
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Based entirely on first-hand accounts with all the principal theatres of the War recalled. Provides a collection of remarkable stories from brave and unassuming individuals.
The author describes this as not a Naval History, but a History of the British Navy. He looks at the vessels from Round Ship to Battleship, Officers, Men and Managmement, and in the final section Weapons, Tactics and battles. Each section has a further contents page which introduces the differing topics covered. 69 Black and white photos and illustrations
This authoritative study, summarises the history, achievements. and traditions, and traces the technical development of the British submarine service from its formation until the 1970s. British submarine operations in WW2 are very well covered. A chronological table – with technical data – lists every class of British submarine from 1901 to 1973.
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