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OverviewArmed and dangerous, warships are designed for battle! Now anyone can climb aboard some of the world's most famous ships and experience all of the action -- inside and out -- in this fascinating new book. Discover some of the most famous warships of all time, including the supercarrier USS Nimitz and the Yamato, a legendary WWII battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This unique reference book offers a glimpse into life aboard an active military warship, and showcases technological advances over the years. Explore battleships, aircraft carriers, and submarines without getting seasick. Get a bird's-eye view of the ships decks, big guns, and aircraft taking off for battle. Later, go below deck and see the heavy machinery, elevators and hangars, ammunition, and sleeping quarters. Innovative cross-sections illustrate each ship's unique design and construction, while captions and fact boxes provide historical context and further insight. Filled to the hull with more than 300 archival photographs, detailed artwork, maps, and more! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert JacksonPublisher: Thunder Bay Press Imprint: Thunder Bay Press Dimensions: Width: 23.60cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 31.30cm Weight: 2.159kg ISBN: 9781607101093ISBN 10: 1607101092 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 01 December 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |