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This superb reference book achieved the status of classic soon after its first publication in 1993; it was soon out of print and is now one of the most sought-after naval reference books. And with good reason. Offering an unprecedented range of descriptive and illustrative detail, the author describes the evolution of the battleship classes through all their modifications and refits. As well as dealing with design features, armour, machinery and power plants and weaponry, he also examines the performance of the ships in battle and analyses their successes and failures; and as well as covering all the RN s battleships and battlecruisers, he also looks in detail at the aircraft carrier conversions of the WWI battlecruisers Furious, Glorious and Courageous. British Battleships 1919-1939 is a masterpiece of research and the comprehensive text is accompanied by tabular detail and certainly the finest collection of photographs and line drawings ever offered in such a book. For this new edition the author has added some 75 new photographs, many of them having never appeared in print before, and the book has been completely redesigned to fully exploit the superb photo collection. A delight for the historian, enthusiast and ship modeller, it is a volume that is already regarded as an essential reference work for this most significant era in naval history and ship design.
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RAY BURT has researched the design, construction and service histories of British battleships for many years, and has also assembled one of the most outstanding collections that exists of photographs of the ships. He is also an accomplished draughtsman and illustrator, and many of his superb drawings appear in this book.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The original version of this classic work was first published in 1993 and was so well received was soon out of print. This revised version contains no fewer than 70 new photographs - many of which have not been previously published.
As one who also conducts professional research into historic ships, my first impression of this work was an immediate admiration of the outstanding detail which is included. Having now studied much of the content, I have concluded this is most probably `the' most comprehensive work on the subject of the British battleship ever produced and I really must congratulate both author and publisher on a fine product.
The minor differences between two sister ships are what makes those ships different from each other. In addition, the changes made during a refit are often sufficient to produce an almost different vessel altogether. As an example of such differences, across pages 102-103 are two line drawings of HMS Valiant - from 1924 and 1940 respectively. Of course, 16 years is a long time in the life of any warship and these two images reveal two virtually different battleships altogether. Alongside, the author has also included line drawings of other significant features depicting changes and other minor details such as; 1925 small RF fitted, 1932/33 training catapult and aircraft added, 1943 long upper yard fitted and so forth.
Elsewhere we find line drawings of most, if not all the ships covered by this book, cross sections, anti-torpedo bulges, armour layout, various types of early radar aerial, a potted history of battleship camouflage and much more besides. In short, this book is generously supported by many more line drawings, hundreds of high quality photographs, details of every aspect of these ships - including those which were converted to aircraft carriers, and all the particulars and descriptions required.
This an excellent work which anyone with an interest in the overall subject will wish to own - including those serious model makers whose only interest is accuracy of detail and, whilst I am not given to predictions, I somehow think this definitive work will also soon become out of print.
NM
As one who also conducts professional research into historic ships, my first impression of this work was an immediate admiration of the outstanding detail which is included. Having now studied much of the content, I have concluded this is most probably `the' most comprehensive work on the subject of the British battleship ever produced and I really must congratulate both author and publisher on a fine product.
The minor differences between two sister ships are what makes those ships different from each other. In addition, the changes made during a refit are often sufficient to produce an almost different vessel altogether. As an example of such differences, across pages 102-103 are two line drawings of HMS Valiant - from 1924 and 1940 respectively. Of course, 16 years is a long time in the life of any warship and these two images reveal two virtually different battleships altogether. Alongside, the author has also included line drawings of other significant features depicting changes and other minor details such as; 1925 small RF fitted, 1932/33 training catapult and aircraft added, 1943 long upper yard fitted and so forth.
Elsewhere we find line drawings of most, if not all the ships covered by this book, cross sections, anti-torpedo bulges, armour layout, various types of early radar aerial, a potted history of battleship camouflage and much more besides. In short, this book is generously supported by many more line drawings, hundreds of high quality photographs, details of every aspect of these ships - including those which were converted to aircraft carriers, and all the particulars and descriptions required.
This an excellent work which anyone with an interest in the overall subject will wish to own - including those serious model makers whose only interest is accuracy of detail and, whilst I am not given to predictions, I somehow think this definitive work will also soon become out of print.
NM
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book is even better than I hoped for. A very detailed account of the battleships which survived World War 1 and were constructed and re-constructed during the interwar period and in WW2.
It is beautifully laid out, just a delightful read for a buff like me and the perfect book.
And furthermore, at Amazon prices, what a brilliant bargain. I am over-joyed with this purchase.
It is beautifully laid out, just a delightful read for a buff like me and the perfect book.
And furthermore, at Amazon prices, what a brilliant bargain. I am over-joyed with this purchase.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm very glad to see this reprinted, formerly it would have been like gold dust if you could find an original 1993 copy at this price. One of the definitive works on the subject, second only to the now-priceless Raven and Roberts magnum opus, British Battleships of World War II.
Ostensibly covering the time period 1919-39, there is also some very nice summary material on the development of British dreadnoughts from the turn of the 20th Century, with small scale line drawings and summaries of the development of the battleship through to the end of the First World War.
The main subject matter covers the Queen Elizabeth, Royal Sovereign, Nelson and King George V classes, although there are numerous references to most British dreadnought, battleship and battlecruiser classes from 1900-1945. As well as many excellent photographs, there are some very nice line drawings showing evolution of various ships in each class throughout their development. The text is very accessible, and written in a lucid and almost jovial style which communicates the author's great enthusiasm for the subject.
Burt presents the histories, construction and armour characteristics of the various classes, and provides detailed damage reports of each ship's wartime career which I found to be one of the most interesting aspects of the book.
A marvellous book written by the enthusiast for the enthusiast. I'd grab one while you can!
Ostensibly covering the time period 1919-39, there is also some very nice summary material on the development of British dreadnoughts from the turn of the 20th Century, with small scale line drawings and summaries of the development of the battleship through to the end of the First World War.
The main subject matter covers the Queen Elizabeth, Royal Sovereign, Nelson and King George V classes, although there are numerous references to most British dreadnought, battleship and battlecruiser classes from 1900-1945. As well as many excellent photographs, there are some very nice line drawings showing evolution of various ships in each class throughout their development. The text is very accessible, and written in a lucid and almost jovial style which communicates the author's great enthusiasm for the subject.
Burt presents the histories, construction and armour characteristics of the various classes, and provides detailed damage reports of each ship's wartime career which I found to be one of the most interesting aspects of the book.
A marvellous book written by the enthusiast for the enthusiast. I'd grab one while you can!
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simply stunning!!!
Thats all i can say about this!!! I can hardly wait till the release of the other revised title,british battleships of world war one in september. Read more
Published 2 days ago by maddogporter
This one sets the standard for how it should be done
This is not really a history book about British battleships. It is an encyclopedia on the subject with far more detail that anything else published. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Strv 74
Recommended
I was delighted to find this book was being re-ssued, and ordered it about a year ago. It has not disappointed me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by will1957
A Must for anyone interested in Battleships and Battlecruisers
The 1993 first edition of this book by R. A. Burt has long eluded me, the result of the hundreds of dollars that a second hand copy demands. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Admiral2525
Great book, confusing title...
The original edition of this brilliant book gave the timeline as 1919-1939, and thus excluded HMS Vanguard and the Lion class (building of which had, after all, commenced in the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by John A. Atkins
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