The HMS Furious stands out as a unique British airship carrier during World War II, showcasing innovative naval technology. The book delves into its operational history, highlighting the strategic significance and challenges faced by this unconventional vessel. Readers will explore the intricacies of airship warfare and the role of the Furious in the broader context of naval operations during the war, providing insights into its legacy and impact on military strategy.
The French battleship "Jean Bart" together with the twin "Richelieu" was among the largest and most modern ships of this class that served in the Marine Nationale. Their construction was based on the experience gained during the construction of Dunkerque battleships, smaller and less armed units, but quite modern for their times. A characteristic feature of the aforementioned ships, including the "Jean Bart", was the unusual layout of the main artillery concentrated in two four-barrel turrets located in the fore part, while medium caliber artillery was located in the stern part. This, in combination with the massive body of the command tower and the chimney "hidden" in the rest of the superstructures, created an amazingly presented silhouette of a beautiful and very dangerous ship. "Jean Bart" was built at the Ateliers et Chantiers de Saint-Nazarie (Penhoët) shipyard in Saint-Nazarie. The keel was laid on December 12, 1936. The ship was launched on March 6, 1940.
This book is a compilation in which we will find in one place (two volumes) the stories of all the German cruisers that were in Kriegsmarine service.
The British battleship HMS "Vanguard" was built in the years 1941-1946 at the John Brown & Company shipyard in Clydebank. It was quite an unusual ship due to the fact that it was built as the largest and also the last of the British battleships, and armed with artillery towers stored since 1925, taken from the cruisers HMS "Courageous" and HMS "Glorious". It is widely regarded as Britain's best designed battleship, well-armed but also least needed. Design work began before World War II and was completed a year after its end, making it one of the longest-built ships in history. Her service, however, was quite short and lacking of interesting events. The unit was launched in 1944, and it entered service only two years later, so it did not have the opportunity to take part in World War II. The first major event in the history of the ship was the three-month journey to the British dominion of the Union of South Africa with George VI, Queen Mary and both daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Anne, on board between February and May 1947.
"Moskva" gained its "fame" thanks to the spectacular sinking which took place during the hostilities during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
HMS Invincible was the lead ship of a class of British light aircraft carriers built between 1973 and 1985, originally designed as "through-deck cruisers" (TDC). This set them apart from conventional helicopter-carrying ships of the time, which typically featured a flight deck in the aft section of the vessel. Invincible-class carriers were the world's largest warships powered by gas turbines and featured a modular design which allowed replacement and upgrades of various elements of the propulsion system and equipment without the need for any structural modifications of the hull. A characteristic feature of the Invincible class was a "ski-jump" ramp at the end of the flight deck designed for VSTOL Sea Harriers, which at that time were state-of-the-art combat platforms. As designed, the ship was to carry five Sea Harriers and nine Sea King helicopters (six ASW variants and three transports).
The book offers a comprehensive collection of narratives detailing the history of all German cruisers that served in the Kriegsmarine. Presented in two volumes, it provides an in-depth look at these naval vessels, their operations, and significance during their service. This compilation is a valuable resource for enthusiasts of naval history and military studies, showcasing the intricacies of Germany's maritime forces.
Highly illustrated look at the ship in the years 1944-1945 including descriptions, technical data and professional drawings. číst celé
The French aircraft carrier Clemenceau is one of the largest and most powerful ships that served the Marine Nationale.
A volume featuring technical descriptions of the Royal Navy's Nelson Class battleships, described and illustrated with full technical specifications.