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Battleship Dreadnought

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Battleship Dreadnought by John Roberts offers a detailed exploration of the iconic battleship, highlighting its groundbreaking design and historical significance in naval warfare. The book delves into the technological advancements, strategic innovations, and the role of Dreadnoughts in reshaping naval power. Richly illustrated, it provides a comprehensive look at this pivotal period in military history.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in naval history and the evolution of battleship design. With detailed insights and technical illustrations, it provides a fascinating exploration of the Dreadnought class, pivotal to 20th-century naval warfare. This book could appeal to enthusiasts of military engineering and maritime enthusiasts who appreciate intricate historical analysis.

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Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS Dreadnought.

Part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this is an in-depth guide to the ship that revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation: HMS Dreadnought.

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Launched in 1906, HMS Dreadnought was the first ‘all-big-gun’ battleship and as such revolutionised battleship design for more than a generation. She was built at Portsmouth in 14 months, a record which has never been equalled, and when she was launched she was superior in both firepower and speed to anything then afloat.

Perhaps even more radical than her design was the proposal to adopt Parsons turbines, which at the time had been hardly tested. Though she saw little action during her career, her influence was profound, and she gave her name to a class of ship that dominated the high seas for more than a generation.

As part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this book provides the finest documentation of the Bellona, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history.

Series: Anatomy of The Ship

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Battleship Dreadnought by John Roberts is praised for its excellent photographs that enhance the detailed line drawings, particularly focusing on the Dreadnought itself. Described as an ultimate reference, this work provides an in-depth look at one of the world's great ships, making it an invaluable resource for enthusiasts interested in naval history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472846105

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 252.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 1060g

Pages: 256

About the Author

John Roberts is widely recognized for his contributions to warship literature. He was editor of Warship for six years and is the co-author of the standard works on British battleships and cruisers of the Second World War period. His superb warship plans led one authority to describe him as 'the best draughtsman in the UK'. His two previous volumes for Conway, on the Hood and Intrepid, were widely acclaimed.

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