The Battleship Book
The Battleship Book by Robert M. Farley, published by Wildside Press, LLC on March 8, 2016, is a comprehensive exploration of battleships, featuring 256 pages in English. This edition delves into the history and folklore surrounding these formidable vessels, beginning with the launch of HMS Dreadnought, which rendered previous capital ships obsolete. Farley presents over sixty illustrated accounts of battleships, covering a wide range from the most renowned to the more obscure, and includes at least one ship from every nation that has operated a modern battleship.
Readers will find a collection of separate essays and sidebars that examine significant events and lore related to battleships, providing context to their role as symbols of national power and, at times, futility. The book addresses various aspects of naval history and military vehicles, making it a valuable resource for those interested in maritime warfare and the evolution of naval technology. With its lavish illustrations and detailed accounts, The Battleship Book offers an engaging look at these iconic ships and their impact on naval history.
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- By the author of Grounded: The Case for Abolishing the United States Air Force. From the moment when the launching of HMS Dreadnought made every capital ship in the world obsolete overnight, we have been fascinated with these powerful surface combatants. Here Robert M. Farley looks at the history and folklore that makes these ships enduring symbols of national power — and sometimes national futility. From Arizona to Yamato, here are more than sixty lavishly illustrated accounts of battleships from the most well-known to the most unusual, including at least one ship from every nation that ever owned a modern battleship. Separate essays and sidebars look at events and lore that greatly affected battleships.
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