The British Battleship
1906-1946
- Subject: World of Warships Booklist
- Format:
Hardcover
- Pages:
400pages
- Published:
October 15, 2015
- ISBN-10:
1591145627
- ISBN-13:
9781591145622
- Product Dimensions:
11.25 × 9.5 × 1 in
- Product Weight:
80 oz
Overview
Norman Friedman brings a new perspective to an ever-popular subject in The British Battleship: 1906–1946. With a unique ability to frame technologies within the context of politics, economics, and strategy, he offers unique insight into the development of the Royal Navy capital ships. With plans of the important classes commissioned from John Roberts and A D Baker III and a color section featuring the original Admiralty draughts, this book offers something to even the most knowledgeable enthusiast.
About the Author
Norman Friedman
Norman Friedman is a prominent international defense analyst and historian specializing in the intersection between policy, strategy, and technology. He has published more than forty books, including The Fifty-Year War, an award-winning history of the Cold War; a history of naval fighter aircraft; and design histories of many U.S. and British warships.