Название: The Illustrated Guide To Cruisers
Автор: Bernard Ireland
Издательство: Anness Publishing
ISBN: 1846811503
Год издания: 2008
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 260
Формат: PDF
Размер: 201,7 MB

A history of cruisers of the world, including "Naniwa", "Pennsylvania", "Blucher", "Vindictive", "Belfast", "California" and many more. Three country-by-country directory sections, each focusing on a particular period: pre-World War I, World War I, then World War II and beyond. Includes fascinating quotes from military leaders, plus a detailed glossary explaining key military terms and abbreviations. Spedification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each cruiser's most important features: the builders, date of commissioning, power, endurance, protection and crew numbers. Traces the development from the ships with muzzle-loading broadside armament, through casemates and turrets, to the age of guided missiles. A complete history of the world's cruisers, from the American Civil War to modern-day missile cruisers, spanning a period of almost 150 years.