Illustrated Guide to Aircraft Carriers of the World - Featuring Over 170 Aircraft Carriers With 500 Identification

Informationen zum Autor By Bernard Ireland Klappentext This impressive encyclopedia is both a fascinating history of the aircraft carrier's development and a comprehensive visual directory of more than 170 of the world's aviation ships over nearly a century. With magnificent illustrations and up-to-date information, this book provides both enthusiasts and historians with key information about the world's aircraft carriers, and is essential reference for everyone interested in naval aviation. Zusammenfassung A guide to aircraft carriers! from zeppelin and seaplane carriers to V/STOL and nuclear-powered carriers. It examines the evolution of the aircraft carrier! from the first flights from ships in World War I! developments during the inter-war years and World War II battles such as Pearl Harbor! through to modern carriers used in the Falklands.

Product details

• Authors: Bernard Ireland, Ireland Bernard
• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2012
• EAN: 9781780192178
• ISBN: 978-1-78019-217-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Military / Naval, Military vehicles, Naval forces and warfare, Military & Naval Ships