THE ECLIPSE OF THE BIG GUN THE WARSHIP 1906-45
Written by Robert Gardiner
Published by Conway Maritime Press
in 1992
ISBN: 0851776078
- Categorised in:
- MARITIME
- WARSHIP
- AIRCRAFT CARRIER
- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
- NAVY
- LIMITED EDITION
THE ECLIPSE OF THE BIG GUN THE WARSHIP 1906-45
Written by Robert Gardiner.
Stock no. 1829732
1st.
1992.
Hardback.
Large format.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
Conway's History of the Ship series. Limited edition of 2000 numbered copies. Large format. Black cloth spine with gilt title, red cloth boards. B/w photos and illustrations. 223 pages. ISBN: 0851776078. This is copy 1288 of 2000. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine. Else a lovely copy!
Front cover
Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 The Battleship and Battlecruiser
- 2 The Aircraft Carriers
- 3 The Cruiser
- 4 Coast Offence and Defence Vessels
- 5 The Destroyer and Torpedo Boat
- 6 The Submarine
- 7 Mine Warfare and Escort Vessels
- 8 Coastal Forces
- 9 Amphibious Warfare Vessels
- 10 Auxiliary Warships
- 11 The Fleet Train
- 12 Naval Weapons
- 13 Electronics and Navies
- 14 Camouflage and Deception
- Bibliography
- Glossary
- Index