Fighting Ships, 1850-1950
- ISBN-10
- 1847244165
- ISBN-13
- 9781847244161
- Category
- Naval history, Modern
- Pages
- 223
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Quercus Books
- Author
- Sam Willis
Description
NAVAL FORCES & WARFARE. Over these 100 years, the most significant naval engagements are dramatically depicted in striking detail - the bombardment of Sveaborg during the Crimean war, the attack on Pearl Harbour, the evacuation of Dunkirk and the D-Day landings. Arranged chronologically, the ships illustrated include HMS Warrior; the formidable German battle cruiser Bismarck; the British aircraft carriers HMS Argus and Illustrious, and the Japanese Akagi. This remarkable collection not only showcases some of the greatest naval artists of the period, but also features powerful photographs, often taken by the sailors themselves. Each image is accompanied by Sam Willis's expert commentary, shedding light on the key naval conflicts of the era, the breathtaking complexity of the modern warship - as well as life and death on board ship for the ordinary sailor.
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