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British Aircraft Carriers 1939-45: 168 (New Vanguard) Paperback – Illustrated, 10 July 2010

by Angus Konstam (Author), Tony Bryan (Illustrator)

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With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This was quickly followed by others, including the highly-successful Illustrious class. Smaller and tougher than their American cousins, the British carriers were designed to fight in the tight confines of the North Sea and the Mediterranean. Over the next six years, these carriers battled the Axis powers in every theatre, attacking Italian naval bases, hunting the Bismark, and even joining the fight in the Pacific. This book tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers and the crucial role they played in the British war effort.

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48 pages
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English
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Osprey Publishing
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10 July 2010
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18.29 x 0.3 x 25.17 cm
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1849080798
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978-1849080798
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Publisher : Osprey Publishing; Illustrated edition (10 July 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 48 pages
ISBN-10 : 1849080798
ISBN-13 : 978-1849080798
Dimensions : 18.29 x 0.3 x 25.17 cm

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An altogether interesting and readable offering from Osprey. --Miniature Wargames

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The developmental, design and operational history of some of the most remarkable vessels in the Royal Navy's arsenal in WWII.


Full colour battlescenes Beautifully illustrated battlescenes are included to bring the narrative of the conflict to life.	Cutaway diagrams Specially commissioned full colour illustrations are included alongside labels and comprehensive captions to give a full breakdown of the machines and ships used in battle.	Photographs Each volume features a wide range of photographs, which provide unparalleled detail of the uniforms and weaponry used by the combatants.

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Rob L

Beware new copies - this is now 'print on demand' with poor quality images

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2020

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I enjoy Osprey books, a useful introduction to topics I know little about but want a decent overview of - with illustrations - to increase my knowledge which I can then expand, if I want to, with more detailed books. Unfortunately, the wealth of interesting photographs and artwork which makes Osprey books so appealing is now lacking, as I received this book today and saw that it was a 'Print on Demand' - which means it's printed off now and then as required rather than done at a proper printers - on poor quality paper, with dire photographic quality (pixelated and blurry when the original run of the book was probably crystal clear) and blurry appearance to what looks like fantastic artwork by Tony Bryan. The contents of the book itself are superb - it's a shame that it is heavily let down by the quality of how it is printed. Poor show by Osprey allowing this to happen, i'll think twice about buying new Osprey books again without seeing them in person. Treating the hard work of writers and illustrators, and the readers, with poor quality work will ruin publishing

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David McIntyre

Well Written

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2011

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Well written history of the fleet carriers in R.N. service during the second world war,the development of the carrier between the wars is covered,then a description of flight deck operations followed by a wartime service history of each carrier,for a book of 48 pages these are very detailed.The final chapter gives the specifications and builders yard of each ship.Good photographs,brilliant paintings by Tony Bryan,these are not spread over two pages,this is done only to the cutaway of H.M.S.Illustrious.

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Big john

Great source of information

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 August 2019

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Great book for reference, if you are a serious modeller this book is a great source of information.

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Dilwyn Tasker

british aircraft carriers

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 November 2018

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good reading

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Leslie Keith Lowes

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2018

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As described

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Garry freemantle

Historic ships

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 March 2021

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Great information on historic ships

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Mr. W. L.

Details of their design & construction quiet good, their wartime duties very brief

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2015

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A relatively basic account of these vessels. Details of their design & construction quiet good, their wartime duties very brief.

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Virginie

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 January 2016

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Excellent book as usual!!

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