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US Standard-type Battleships 1941–45 (1)
Nevada, Pennsylvania and New Mexico Classes
US Standard-type Battleships 1941–45 (1)
Nevada, Pennsylvania and New Mexico Classes
Description
Written by US Navy expert Mark Stille, this book offers a unique insight into the Standard-type classes of US battleships.
Alongside illustrations throughout, it provides a detailed investigation into the histories of each of the warships in the Standard-type battleship classes. 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.
Table of Contents
Pre-war naval strategy and the role of the battleship
Design developments
Weapons
Radar
Nevada class
Pennsylvania class
New Mexico class
Analysis and Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 20 Mar 2015 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781472806987 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 47 col |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Short code | NVG 220 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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