Full Description
With the outbreak of World War II, Britain's Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence. Yet ten of the 12 battleships were already over 20 years old, having served in World War I, and required extensive modifications to allow them to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict. This title offers a comprehensive review of the development of these British battleships from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service, with detailed descriptions of the effectiveness of the main armament of individual ships. With specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battleship conflicts, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.
Contents
* Introductionof battleships between 1918 and 1945 * Design and development: Covers the chronological development of these battleships, covering modifications made during their lives * Operational history: Follows the service history of each of the ten battleships covered in each volume, including a brief description of the actions they participated in * Armament: This section describes the main armament of the ships, demonstrates their effectiveness, and discusses the way in which the guns were operated * Battleships in action: A detailed and dramatic account of HMS Warspite at the Battle of Matapan (1941) * Bibliography
