German Battleships 1939-45

Informationen zum Autor Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey. Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he has provided illustrations for many publications, from modelling James Bond's Aston Martin to recreating lunar landings. He lives and works in London with his wife and three cats. Klappentext In this book, Gordon Williamson examines the design, development and operational use of the battleships used by the Kriegsmarine during World War II. The 'Schlesien' and 'Schleswig-Hostein' were used mostly as training ships until the end of the war when they took part in bombardment of Soviet troop movements in East Prussia. The 'Scharnhorst' had a successful career until her sinking at the battle of the North Cape, and the 'Gneisenau' with her ignominious end as a block-ship. Bismarck's short but glorious career and Tirpitz's lonely vigil in Norway's distant Fjords until sunk by RAF bombers using the massive 'Tallboy' bombs are also covered. Zusammenfassung This series covers the capital ships of the German Navy of World War II, this volume examines the design, development and operational use of the battleships used by the Kriegsmarine. The sinking of the Bismarck is also covered. Inhaltsverzeichnis introduction · The Dreadnoughts · The Scharnhorst class · The Bismarck class · Fire control/rangefinding · Radar · Colour plate commentary · Index

Product details

• Authors: Gordon Williamson, Williamson Gordon
• Assisted by: Ian Palmer (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.03.2003
• EAN: 9781841764986
• ISBN: 978-1-84176-498-6
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 247 mm x 7 mm
• Series: New vanguard series; New Vanguard; New Vanguard; New vanguard series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book; HISTORY / Europe / Germany, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Military / Naval, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, HISTORY / Military / Weapons, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / General, maritime history, Naval forces & warfare, Warfare & defence, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Modern warfare, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Naval forces and warfare, Ships and boats: general interest, Ships & boats: general interest, History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater