US Standard-type Battleships 1941–45 (1): Nevada, Pennsylvania and New Mexico Classes - Brossura

Stille, Mark

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ISBN 10: 1472806964 ISBN 13: 9781472806963

Casa editrice: Osprey Publishing, 2015

Riassunto

Written by US Navy expert Mark Stille, this book offers a unique insight into the Standard-type classes of US battleships. It provides a detailed investigation into the histories of each of the warships in the Standard-type battleship classes, the first three of which, the Nevada, Pennsylvania and New Mexico, formed the US Navy's main force in the inter-war period. The Standard-types reflected a new design philosophy: by designing each class to meet common standards of maneuvrability and handling, vessels of different classes could operate as a single tactical unit without being limited by the performance of the slowest and least maneuvrable ship. At the time of their construction, these ships incorporated the latest design features such as triple gun turrets. Although they were rendered increasingly obsolete by evolving naval doctrines and the ascendance of the fast battleship, they served with distinction throughout World War II. This study combines analysis of design features and an absorbing narrative of operational histories to offer a comprehensive picture of the Standard-type battleships, from the brutal destruction of the USS Arizona to the triumphant occupation of Japan.

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Descrizione del libro:

An in-depth look at the Standard-type battleships of the US Navy's Nevada, Pennsylvania and New Mexico classes.

L'autore:

Mark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 35 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific.

Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul's art has illustrated the works of Patrick O'Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others, and hangs in many corporate and private collections all over the world.

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• Editore: Osprey Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472806964
• ISBN 13: 9781472806963
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 48
• Disegnatore: Wright Paul