Synopses & Reviews
The destruction of the HMS Hood by the Bismarck in 1941 was one of the most shocking episodes in the history of the Royal Navy. Built during World War I, it was the largest, fastest and one of the most handsome capital ships in the world. This entry in the Anatomy of a Ship seriesand#8212;now in paperand#8212;features a detailed description of every aspect of the beloved battlecruiser. In addition to analyzing the genesis of its design and its contemporary significance, this exceptional study features superb line drawings, technical details, and the Hood's full service history.
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Made famous by Captain Cook's first Pacific voyage, the
Endeavor was chosen by the Admiralty for her strong construction and converted for the journey. Take a close-up look at the ship through a complete set of superbly executed line drawings and photos, including more than 300 perspective and three-view images with in-depth descriptive keys, and a large-scale plan on the cover flaps.and#160;and#160;and#160;
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Launched in 1906, HMS Dreadnought revolutionized battleship design. As the first and#8220;all-big-gunand#8221; battleship, she had superior firepower and speed to anything then afloat, with up-to-the-minute technology. This entry in the Anatomy of the Ship series documents the Dreadnought in beautiful line drawings, with both conventional plans and explanatory views, along with technical details and a record of the ship's service history.
About the Author
John Roberts is widely recognized for his contributions to warship literature. He was editor of Warship for six years and is the coauthor of the standard works on British battleships and cruisers of the Second World War period. His superb warship plans led one authority to describe him as and#8220;the best draughtsman in the UK.and#8221; His two previous volumes for Conway, on the Dreadnought and Intrepid, were widely acclaimed.