Cruisers, The World Enyclopedia of - An illustrated history from the American Civil War to the last conventional ships of the Royal Navy, spanning a period of more than 150 years

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By Bernard Ireland WGG JWMV2

Summary

A comprehensive country-by-country visual directory of more than 260 of the most significant examples. From the Alabama of the American Civil War to the Royal Navy’s Tigers, the author traces cruiser development from ships with muzzle-loading, broadside armament, through casemates and turrets to the age of guided missiles.

Product details

• Authors: Bernard Ireland, Ireland Bernard
• Publisher: Anness Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.2022
• EAN: 9780754835226
• ISBN: 978-0-7548-3522-6
• Illustrations: 500
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Military / Naval, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Military Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Marine & Naval, Military vehicles, Naval forces and warfare, Ships and boats: general interest, Ships & boats: general interest, Military & Naval Ships