British Battlecruisers 1905-1920

British Battlecruisers 1905-1920

The brainchild of Admiral Sir John Fisher, battlecruisers combined heavy guns and high speed in the largest hulls of their era. Conceived as â€œsuper-cruisersâ€ whose job it was to hunt down and destroy commerce raiders, their size and gun-power led to their inclusion in the battlefleet as a fast squadron of capital ships. This book traces in detail the development of Fisherâ€™s original idea into the first battlecruiser Invincible of 1908, through to the â€œSplendid Catsâ€ of the Lion class, and culminating in HMS Hood in 1920, the largest warship in the world for the next twenty years. The origins of the unusual â€œlight battlecruisersâ€ of the Courageous type are also covered.
The well-publicized problems of British battlecruisers are examined, including the latest research throwing light on the catastrophic loss of three of the ships at the Battle of Jutland. The developmental history is backed by chapters covering machinery, armament, and armor, with a full listing of important technical data. The comprehensive collection of illustrations includes the authorâ€™s superb drawings and original Admiralty plans reproduced in full color. This revised and updated edition of the classic work first published in 1997 will be welcomed by anyone with an interest in the most charismatic and controversial warships of the dreadnought era.
Country USA
Brand US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer Naval Institute Press
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2016-12-15
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781591149156

Country	USA
Brand	US Naval Institute Press
Manufacturer	Naval Institute Press
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2016-12-15
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781591149156

British Battlecruisers 1905-1920

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