HMS Belfast: Cruiser 1939 (Seaforth Historic Ships Series) - Brossura

Richard Johnstone-Bryden

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1848321554 ISBN 13: 9781848321557

Casa editrice: Seaforth Publishing, 2013

Riassunto

HMS Belfast, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, is now permanently moored on the Thames in London. One of ten Town-class cruisers she saw service on the icy Arctic convoys during the Second World War and was also present for the bombardment of the D-Day beaches in 1944. Later, she saw service during the Korean War. As is the case for many historic ships, however, there is a surprising shortage of informative and well illustrated guides, for reference during a visit or for research by enthusiasts - ship modellers, naval buffs, historians or students. This new series redresses the gap. Written by experts and containing more than 200 specially commissioned photographs, each title takes the reader on a superbly illustrated tour of the ship, from bow to stern and deck by deck. Significant parts of the vessel - for example, the gun turrets and engine rooms - are given detailed coverage both in words and pictures, so that the reader has at hand the most complete visual record and explanation of the ship that exists. In addition, the importance of the ship, both in her own time and now as a museum vessel, is explained, while her design and build, and her career prior to exhibition are all described. No other books offer such superb visual impact and detailed information as the Seaforth Historic Ship Series - a truly groundbreaking concept bringing the ships of our past vividly to life.

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L'autore:

Richard Johnstone-Bryden is a professional marine author, historian and photographer. As a member of the original working party and council of Heritage Afloat, Richard has been actively involved in naval heritage matters, and for two years he was a permanent crew member of the restored Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat 102. He lives in Norfolk.

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• Editore: Seaforth Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1848321554
• ISBN 13: 9781848321557
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128