SEAFORTH WORLD NAVAL REVIEW 2015
Written by Conrad Waters
Published by Seaforth Publishing
in 2014
ISBN: 9781848322202
SEAFORTH WORLD NAVAL REVIEW 2015
Written by Conrad Waters.
Stock no. 1327729
1st.
2014.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
An authoritive summary of all that has happened in the navel world during the previous 12 months. Oblong format. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. 192 pages. B/w photos throughout, some colour photos. ISBN: 9781848322202. Minimal rubbing to spine and corners of book and wrapper.
Front cover
Contents
- Section 1: Overview
- 1.0 Introduction
- Section 2: World Fleet Reviews
- 2.1 Regional Review - North and South America
- 2.2 Regional Review - Asia and The Pacific
- 2.3 Regional Review - The Indian Ocean and Africa
- 2.3A Fleet Reviews - Bangladesh & Myanmar: Resurgent Navies in the Bay of Bengal (Mrityunjoy Mazumdar assesses the creation of sea-going fleets by two neighbouring rivals.)
- 2.4 Regional Review - Europe and Russia
- 2.4A Fleet Review - France: The Marine Nationale: The Bare Minimum for the Job (Jean Moulin explains France's disciplined approach to naval power (translated by John Jordan).)
- Section 3: Significant Ships
- 3.1 Italian FREMMs: Carlo Bergamini (GP) and Virginio Fasan (AS) Frigates - the editor reviews Fincantieri's distinct approach to the Franco-Italian frigate programme.
- 3.2 Samuel Beckett Class OPVs: Ireland's new warships help sustain English shipbuilding skills - the editor looks at the series of ships built for Ireland by Babcock Marine's Appledore yard.
- 3.3 Skjold Class FACs: Norway's Fighting Cats - Stealth reigns Supreme. Guy Toremans provides a desig and service history of the world's fastest sea-going warships.
- 3.4 Montford Point (MLP-1) Class: A 'Sea Base' coming to a Theatre near You - Scott C. Truver explores the USN's adaptation of an oil tanker design for use as an offshore base.
- Section 4: Technological Reviews
- 4.1 World Naval Aviation - David Hobbs undertakes his annual overview of recent developments in maritime air power.
- 4.2 Mine Warfare - Norman Friedman examines the impact of recent technology on mine countermeasures.
- 4.3 Warship Recycling - Ian Buxton assesses the practical and economic aspects of warship disposal.
- Contributors