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THE HEAVY CRUISER TAKAO (THE ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)

Written by Janusz Skulski
Published by Conway Maritime Press in 1994
ISBN: 0851776280

THE HEAVY CRUISER TAKAO (THE ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Janusz Skulski.
Stock no. 1327731
1st. 1994. Hardback. Nearly fine condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Anatomy of the Ship series. B/w photos and technical line diagrams. Grey boards, gilt title to spine. ISBN: 0851776280. Small mark to lower edge of front cover. Small bump to top of spine. Dustwrapper is slightly worn at top of spine.

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Front cover

Cover of THE HEAVY CRUISER TAKAO (THE ANATOMY OF THE SHIP) by Janusz Skulski

Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Design
  • Summary of service
  • Hull structure
  • Protection
  • Machinery
  • Main armament
  • High angle guns
  • Light anti-aircraft armament 1932-38
  • Light anti-aircraft armament 1939-45
  • Torpedo armament
  • Fire control
  • Aircraft equipment
  • Modernisations 1933-44
  • Colour schemes
  • The Photographs
  • The Drawings:
  • A. General arrangement
  • B. Lines and body plans
  • C. Superstructure
  • D. Rig
  • E. Armament
  • F. Fire control
  • G. Ground tackle
  • H. Fittings
  • J. Aircraft
  • K. Boats
  • L. Flags