En savoir plus
Informationen zum Autor Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator, who has worked in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney. Klappentext Ships have been part of military campaigns since the Ancient world, and this expertly illustrated and detailed Spotter's Guide offers a look at the 40 most iconic and recognizable ships throughout history. From the Viking longship through to the powerful modern aircraft carriers, and from the ironclads of the American Civil War to the awesome fighting ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Each ship is beautifully illustrated and is accompanied by a brief history. A perfect gift, this book is a must-have for any naval enthusiast and historian. Vorwort A compact guide to 40 of the most iconic ships that have shaped warfare from the Ancient world to today. Zusammenfassung Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. This guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Ancient Warships The Norse Longship Warships of the Far East Tudor Warships The Spanish Galleon Warships of the Anglo-Dutch War Pirate Ships Warships of the War of Independence Napoleonic Ship-of-the-Line Ironclads Union Monitors River Gunboats Commerce Raiders British Dreadnoughts German Dreadnoughts Super Dreadnoughts Austro-Hungarian Battleships Battlecruisers Destroyers Submarines Kriegsmarine U-boats German Battleships British Coastal Forces German Cruisers German Destroyers Japanese Carriers American Carriers Allied Submarines Japanese Battleships British Battleships American Destroyers American Fast Battleships Japanese Heavy Cruisers Italian Battleships British Cruisers Japanese Destroyers Vietnam Riverine Craft American Cold War Carriers Nuclear Submarines American Modern Super Carriers ...
