British Battleships 1939–45 (1): Queen Elizabeth and Royal Sovereign Classes
Angus Konstam
Dec 2012 · New Vanguard Book 154 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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With the outbreak of World War II, Britain's Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence.
Yet ten of the 12 battleships were already over 20 years old, having served in World War I, and required extensive modifications to allow them to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict. Angus Konstam offers a comprehensive review of the development of these British battleships from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service, with detailed descriptions of the effectiveness of the main armament of individual ships.
With specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battleship conflicts, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.
Yet ten of the 12 battleships were already over 20 years old, having served in World War I, and required extensive modifications to allow them to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict. Angus Konstam offers a comprehensive review of the development of these British battleships from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service, with detailed descriptions of the effectiveness of the main armament of individual ships.
With specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battleship conflicts, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.
About the author
Angus Konstam is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has written widely on naval history, with well over a hundred books in print. He is a former Royal Navy officer, maritime archaeologist and museum curator. Now a full-time author and historian, he lives in Orkney.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience. He worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development. Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul is a Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists and has illustrated the works of Patrick O'Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others.
Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience. He worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development. Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul is a Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists and has illustrated the works of Patrick O'Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others.
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