Naval forces and warfare Books
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Cruisers of the III Reich: Volume 1
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation in which we will find in one place (two volumes) the stories of all the German cruisers that were in Kriegsmarine service.Author describes their history in the order in which they entered the service, devoting much attention to their construction, precisely describing the differences among others. Going back to the history of the service, trying not to forget about the many curiosities in this policy and people who have a direct influence on their fate.Many excellent quality photographs primarily from private collections.All the ships are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings and color illustrations.Cruisers describes in vol. 1:EmdenKonigsbergKarlsruheKolnLeipzig
£33.25
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Cruisers of the III Reich: Volume 2
Book SynopsisThis book is a compilation in which we will find in one place (two volumes) the stories of all the German cruisers that were in Kriegsmarine service.Author describes their history in the order in which they entered the service, devoting much attention to their construction, precisely describing the differences among others. Going back to the history of the service, trying not to forget about the many curiosities in this policy and people who have a direct influence on their fate.Many excellent quality photographs primarily from private collections.All the ships are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings and color illustrations.Cruisers describes in vol. 1:NurnbergAdmiral HipperBlucherPrinz EugenLutzow/SeydlitzTrade ReviewThe author has done his homework in telling the story of these ships..quite readable and chock full of great period photographs. * Modelling Madness 14/12/2022 *
£29.75
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Orp KośCiuszko
Book SynopsisThe rocket missile ORP Gen. T. Kosciuszko is currently one of the more valuable Polish Navy ships.Belonging to the American type Oliver Hazard Perry, together with the twin ship ORP Gen. K. Pulaski, he went under the white-and-red flag under an agreement between the governments of the United States and the Republic of Poland. The ship was built as USS Wadsworth with a tactical number FFG 9 at the Todd Pacific Shipyards in San Pedro, California.Trade ReviewAll together an excellent reference for any ship modeller. * Military Model Scene 22/02/2019 *This title provides a very large amount of reference material that enables the modeller to super detail a build… * Armorama 04/03/2019 *This is another superb book in the series and I particularly like the use of the photographs as they are a great help to the modeller. * Britmodeller.com 01/07/2019 *Another very useful monograph of this vessel, which will prove very useful to both ship modellers and naval enthusiasts. Recommended. * Scale Military Modelling International Magazine 11/03/2019 *
£17.95
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Japanese Destroyer Suzutsuki
Book SynopsisSuzutsuki was the third ship from the series of the most powerful Akizuka destroyers, designed specifically as anti-aircraft defenseships, whose main armament consisted of 8 universal 100 mm caliber guns with excellent ballistic characteristics. The Akizuki destroyers were designed before the beginning of World War II as anti-aircraft ships for fast Japanese groups of aircraft carriers. They were completely different from the previous Japanese destroyers, in which the emphasis was put on strong artillery (127 mm guns) and torpedo armament. They were inspired by the British Dido class light anti-aircraft cruisers, however, in contrast with them, the Akizuki destroyers were medium size ships intended for anti-aircraft defense of groups of fleet.Trade Review...full of worthwhile source material for those looking to detail and enhance their model. * Model Shipwrights 21/12/2022 *This book is intensely focused on modeler’s needs for building this ship in any scale. As usual, the B&W drawings in the book and the foldout in 1/200 or larger scale are clean, simple, detailed and accurate. * IPMS USA 14/12/2022 *If you need reference for this vessel or indeed wish to scratch the vessel this is the book to seek out for the task. * Armorama 04/03/2019 *Once again, Kagero have supplied a vast amount of information, not usually available visually in photographs by using the CGI format. * Scale Military Modelling International Magazine 11/03/2019 *These are a pair of superb reference books which I highly recommend. * Editor - Model Boat World 29/04/2019 *
£26.06
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza U-Boots’ Escape to South America Secret of the
Book SynopsisA captivating story of German submarines that fled to Argentina on the eve of the Third Reich’s capitulation, unwilling to surrender to the Allies. The authors of the book discovered numerous unpublished documents in England, Argentina, Germany and the USA. They debunk myths and expose lies concerning the escapes of the German Nazis and the transportation of large amounts of treasure, mainly gold, as well as documentation of the most valuable military projects of the German Reich, which were supposed to turn the tide of the war. The book uses documents from interrogations of the U-Boot commanders who were sent to a special POW camp near Washington for prisoners of exceptional importance.Trade ReviewRecommended reading for WWII historians, and those interested in the final activities and destruction of the U-boat fleet. * Naval Review 01/07/2019 *… this is a fascinating omnium gatherum into the whole subject. * Army Rumour Service 20/05/2019 *… ideal for modellers wanting to reproduce a U-boat with a more unusual story than most. * Airfix Model World 05/07/2019 *
£23.50
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Soviet Skoryi Class Destroyer
Book SynopsisThe "Smelyi" type destroyer, Project 30 bis (Skoryi class, according to NATO classification), was the first destroyer designed and built after World War two with new shipbuilding technologies available in the USSR. World War Two demonstrated that all early-built Soviet destroyers had serious flaws. Poor seaworthiness, hull fragility, lack of displacement reserves for modernization. The technical design and working drawings of the new EM were developed under the leadership of the main designer A.L. Fisher. On 28 January 1947, by order of the Council of Ministers of the USSR N3 149-75 "On the construction of destroyers of the 30K and 30 bis Projects", the technical design developed in TsKB-53 was approved. The construction of ships of this series was to take place at four shipyards: No. 190 in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), No. 200 in Mikolayov, No. 199 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and No. 402 in Molotov (now the town of Severodvinsk).
£25.64
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Russian Asw Guided Missile Cruiser
Book SynopsisPetropavlovsk was part of the seven-ship unit of the Nikolaev type (project 1134B Berkut), which was a gas-turbine alternative design to the units of the project 1134A. They were classified as large ASW (anti-submarine warfare), although they matched cruisers in size. The primary task of these ships was to search and destroy nuclear submarines in the oceanic zone, in particular, strategic missile submarines. Due to the requirement of high autonomy and long cruising range, the ships were equipped with a new type of engine in the COGOG (Combined gas or gas) system. It was comprised of two gas turbine units driving two separate shaft lines. Each of the two units consisted of two peak power turbines (20 000 HP each) with a one-speed reduction gear and one sustained turbine (5000 HP) with a two-speed reduction gear. The advantage of the gas turbine was its shorter activation time and greater acceleration. It was also assumed that it would be smaller and more economical than the traditional steam turbine. In fact, it turned out to be a complicated and expensive construction, and, more importantly, quite unreliable.Trade Review'Just a superb piece of work .. I would highly recommend!' * Editor - Model Boat World *This is another good book in the series. The pullout sheets are also wonderful to see. This is certainly a very useful book for all modellers. Recommended. * Britmodeller.com 15/07/2019 *Another good addition to the TopDrawings series by Kagero, and one I am sure warship modellers will enjoy. * Military Model Scene 26/06/2019 *
£15.44
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Japanese Battleship Hyuga
Book SynopsisThe Japanese Navy ordered two new battleships in 1912. They were an improved version of Fuso type battleships. Their construction was included in the equipment plan 8-4 of the fleet (8 battleships and 4 heavy cruisers), which was approved by the government and parliament. The amount of money allocated totaled 80 million yen. Design work began in 1913 and all funds for the start of word were collected by July 1914. On May 6, 1915, at the Mitsubishi group shipyard in Nagasaki, a keel for the new battleship was laid. On January 27, 1917, the ship was launched receiving the name Hyuga (after the name of the province). On November 1, 1917, Commander Eitaro Shimodairo became the first captain of the battleship. The Hyuga battleship project was based on the design of the Fuso battleship. Some changes were made to it. The hull was extended by 3 meters, and the armor of the ship's magazines and the central command post were changed. The layout of guns 1 and 2 was changed, which allowed placing the boiler room closer to the bow and fitting the funnels closer to each other. It also allowed putting artillery guns 3 and 4 behind the boiler room. It was not a good choice, because it was necessary to carry the steam ducts to the engine room through the ship's magazines. A better solution was to install the wires under the ship's magazines and over the double bottom.Trade ReviewOnce again a very useful resource to both armchair naval historian and scale shipwright. Recommended. * Scale Military Modelling International Magazine *
£26.96
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Brandenburg - Class Battleships 1890-1918
Book SynopsisThe Brandenburg class battleships were the first blue water warships of the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy), in the end of 19th century, and can be categorized as the first German pre-dreadnought ships. Imperial German Navy was founded in 1871 under the auspices of Kaiser Wilhem I. The German Navy was created around the small Prussian Navy. Initially the Germans ordered several obsolete ironclads. However, the new German Navy was only capable for coastal defense operations and could not be considered as an instrument for the WeltPolitik and for the projection of German power worldwide. In 1888 the most modern ships of the German fleet were the six Siegfried class (3.400 tons) and two Odin class coastal defense ships. The new Kaiser Wilhem II the architect of the German Naval expansion, decided to challenge England’s hegemony in the seas. As first step he established in 1888 the Imperial Naval Office (Reichmarineamt) a governmental agency monitoring the design, development and financing of the new fleet units. Under the leadership of Vice-Admiral Alexander von Monts, the Imperial Naval Office started to implement the naval visions of Kaiser Wilhem II.
£25.64
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Russian Cruiser Varyag
Book SynopsisThe Russian cruiser Varyag is one of the most exciting and remarkable battleships concerning construction and armament, serving the USSR Navy during the Cold War. The ship was built in 1979-1989 as one of the four large missile cruisers of the project 1164. NATO designated Varyag as Slava. The battleship has unique shape dominated by the complex of superstructures with electrical equipment system antennas on top as well as SM-248 launchers of the 4K80 Bazalt system along the sides. The missile cruisers of the project 1164 to which, apart from Varyag, also belong Moscow (ex-Slava), Marshal Ustinov (ex-Admiral Lobov), and Ukraine (ex-Komsomolets/Admiral Flota Lobov) were one of the best in their class at the time with massive firepower. Because of technologically advanced missiles, they were called "aircraft carrier killers," which was related to their primary purpose – destroying American aircraft carriers.
£16.14
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Japanese Battleship Kirishima 1940
Book SynopsisIn 1902, Japan signed an Alliance Pact with Britain, which was then a leading sea power. It ordered modern ships at British shipyards, and Japanese shipyards were to co-operate. After the new class of battlecruisers had emerged, Japan decided to design them for its navy. They were to be ships with a displacement of 19,000 tons and a main armament of 305 mm calibre guns. However, with the news that the British were working on a new design of the LION class cruiser with 343 mm main armament, work on the Japanese project was discontinued. An agreement was signed with the Vickers shipyard for the design and construction of new ships. The design of the LION cruiser was significantly improved by Vickers in co-operation with the Japanese Navy Technical Department. The new project’s main armament envisaged 356 mm guns not used before and developed by Vickers. Medium gun calibre was increased from 102 mm to 152 mm. The power unit was left as on the LION class. Four ships were ordered. The first, KONGO, was built at Vickers’ shipyard, the others were to be built in Japan. KIRISHIMA was built at the Mitsubishi shipyard in Yokosuka. Keel laying – 17 March 1912, launching – 1 December 1913, commissioned on 19 April 1915.
£22.91
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Russian Missile Destroyer of Project 61
Book Synopsis"Singing frigates", "Greyhounds of the Oceans" – each of this names contains a little bit of truth about large anti-submarine warfare ships Project 61. Since their emergence until now they are very popular with both: maritime specialists and shiplovers. It could not be otherwise, because they are exceptionally good looking vessels. They were first Soviet units of the new generation, projected and built separate from foregoing schemes. Their uniqueness was not only based on beautiful architecture, but also on some other assets. First of all they were first ships in the world propelled only by the power of gas turbines. Landmark project
£25.65
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Scapa Flow: Home of the Royal Navy 1939-1945
Book SynopsisBecause of its great distance from German airfields, Scapa Flow was again selected as the main British naval base during the Second World War.For the war, Scapa Flow remained a very busy naval base, with it serving as a staging point for Arctic Convoys to northern Russia, for example. The military base at Scapa Flow remained in use until 1956.The book presents the detailed history of the naval base during World War II.Many photos and maps help readers explore history of this Royal Navy base.
£20.00
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019: Volume
Book SynopsisThis series of books provides details of all USN warships from 1893 to the present day. Every class and individual ship has an entry providing details of its procurement, dimensions, and characteristics, and a summary of each ship's history and development. Profusely illustrated with photos. An essential manual for all US Navy enthusiasts and historians.
£29.75
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019: Volume
Book SynopsisThis series of books provides details of all USN warships from 1893 to the present day. Every class and individual ship has an entry providing details of the procurement, dimensions and characteristics, and a summary of each ship's history and development. Profusely illustrated with photos. An essential manual for all US Navy enthusiasts and historians.This is volume four, part one - Torpedo Boats and Destroyers (1901-1918).
£29.75
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019: Volume
Book SynopsisThis series of books provides details of all USN warships from 1893 to the present day. Every class and individual ship has an entry providing details of the procurement, dimensions and characteristics, and a summary of each ship's history and development. Profusely illustrated with photos. An essential manual for all US Navy enthusiasts and historians.This is volume four, part two - Destroyers (1918-1937).
£29.75
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019: Volume
Book SynopsisThis series of books provides details of all USN warships from 1893 to the present day. Every class and individual ship has an entry providing details of the procurement, dimensions and characteristics, and a summary of each ship's history and development. Profusely illustrated with photos. An essential manual for all US Navy enthusiasts and historians.This is volume four, part three - Destroyers (1937-1943).
£29.75
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Battleship USS California
Book SynopsisThe American battleship USS “California” has almost thirty years of extraordinary history. Built in 1921, it was one of the most powerful battleships of the US Navy in the interwar period. It was characterised by an interesting and harmonious silhouette, which changed significantly several times. During the war, despite its age, the ship was still modern and heavily armed. The USS “California”, known among naval enthusiasts and often chosen by modellers, became the subject of another study by Witold Koszela, who in a series of precise drawings recreated the silhouette of this battleship from the Second World War. On 24 A4 pages and 2 folded sheets we can find a historical description, technical data and professional drawings showing the ship in the years 1944–1945, as well as drawings of superstructures, armaments and details, together with sectional views and color charts.Trade ReviewThe book would be very useful for the modeller and for readers who love this sort of scaled drawing and exploded view… * Miniature Wargames *
£17.06
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Aircraft Carrier HMS Invincible
Book SynopsisHMS Invincible was the lead ship of a class of British light aircraft carriers built between 1973 and 1985, originally designed as "through-deck cruisers" (TDC). This set them apart from conventional helicopter-carrying ships of the time, which typically featured a flight deck in the aft section of the vessel. Invincible-class carriers were the world’s largest warships powered by gas turbines and featured a modular design which allowed replacement and upgrades of various elements of propulsion system and equipment without the need for any structural modifications of the hull. A characteristic feature of the Invincible class was a "ski-jump" ramp at the end of the flight deck designed for VSTOL Sea Harriers, which at that time were state-of-the-art combat platforms. As designed, the ship was to carry five Sea Harriers and nine Sea King helicopters (six ASW variants and three transports).Trade ReviewSuper reference for modellers and warship modellers and great to see a Cold War era RN ship being chosen for the subject matter. * Military Model Scene *Due to the size of these vessels, books such as this will be a God send to the modeller. It enables them to scan and print in any scale they wish, it provides them highly detailed line drawings against which to check their models, and enables them to take detailing to the level of their choice. * Armorama 16/08/2021 *While clearly aimed at the modeller, whose toes will surely curl up with delight at its appearance, this title will equally prove a pleasure to leaf through for the average reader. * Aeroplane Magazine 13/09/2021 *
£17.10
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Mas.15 Italian Navy Torpedo-Armed Motorboat
Book SynopsisThe limited basin of the Adriatic Sea favoured the operation of the light ships and various types of "microorganisms". The Italian naval command at the end of 1914 already drew attention to the combat capabilities of motor torpedo boats. The design of such a unit was presented in November, 1914, by the Italian company Maccia Marchini. The cutter had a displacement of 7-8 tons, a length of 15 meters and was propelled by two engines, 200 HP each. It was supposed to reach a speed of 30 knots. The armament was two torpedoes dropped from both sides. However, the Italian Navy decided not to work with a small and not very well-known company. The fate of the project proposed in February, 1915, by the Venetian company SVAN (Società Veneziana Automobili Nautiche - Venetian Society of Self-Propelled Sea Boats) was different. Torpedo boat designed by engineer Atillia Bisio was somewhat reminiscent of the design of the Maccia Marchini company. It had a similar displacement (7.8 tons) and a length of 15 meters. The drive consisted of four engines with a power of 100 HP each, working on two propeller shafts. The armament was limited to two 450 mm torpedoes and one 37 mm gun.
£24.65
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Japanese Cruiser Asama
Book Synopsis"Azuma" was one of the six armored cruisers built under the programme. Four of them were built by the British Armstrong shipyard, but "Azuma" was ordered in France, and its sister vessel, the "Yakumo", in Germany. Both cruisers were to carry British guns, making them compatible with units built in hazy Albion. The contract for the construction of "Azuma" was signed on 12th of October, 1897, with Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire. On 1st of February, 1898, the keel was laid at the concern's shipyard in St. Nazaire. The launch took place on 24th of June, 1899. The construction was completed on 28th of July, 1900. The next day, the cruiser left St. Nazaire and went to Japan, reaching Yokosuka on 29th of October 29 of that year.
£22.06
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Japanese Cruiser ŌYodo
Book SynopsisJapanese cruiser of the Second World War, the only ship of her type. The cruiser "Ōyodo" was designed in Japan in the late 1930s in response to the need for long-range cruisers. Of the many variants prepared by the technical service, the design of the type 'C' cruiser, completed in October 1938, was selected. The hull lines of the ship are based on the slightly enlarged hull of the Agano class cruisers.
£25.16
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Russian Cruiser Askold
Book SynopsisIn the late 1890s the Russian Empire sought to strengthen its presence in the Far East, China and Korea. Faced with a growing threat posed by the Imperial Japanese Navy, the Russians saw an urgent build-up of their naval forces in the region as an utmost priority. On February 20, 1898 Emperor Nicholas II approved a supplementary shipbuilding program “for the Far East”, which would see the construction of six 5,000 – 6,000 ton cruisers, in addition to ships already being built under the 1895 program. The task to formulate technical requirement for the new vessels was delegated to the Maritime Technical Committee (Russian: MTK).Trade ReviewThe 129 3D color illustrations are marvelous for those wanting an intensive look at the cruiser and its systems from a variety of angles. * The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society 07/12/2022 *
£24.22
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The French Battleship Jean Bart
Book SynopsisThe French battleship, Jean Bart, together with its twin Richelieu, was among the largest and most modern ships of this class that served in the Marine Nationale. Their construction was based on the experience gained during the construction of Dunkerque battleships face=Calibri>– smaller and less armed units – but quite modern for their times.A characteristic feature of the aforementioned ships, including the Jean Bart, was the unusual layout of the main artillery concentrated in two four-barrel turrets located in the fore part, while medium calibre artillery was located in the stern. This, in combination with the massive body of the command tower and the chimney 'hidden' in the rest of the superstructures, created an astonishing silhouette of a beautiful and very dangerous ship.Jean Bart was built at the Ateliers et Chantiers de Saint-Nazarie (Penhoët) shipyard in Saint-Nazarie. The keel was laid on December 12, 1936. The ship was launched on March 6, 1940.
£16.14
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The British Aircraft Carrier HMS Furious
Book SynopsisThe British Airship Carrier HMS Furious is one of the most unusual units of the Second World War.The ship was designed during the previous conflict as a „great light cruiser” with 457mm guns, but far-reaching changes were made during construction. Furious entered service in June 1917 as aircraft cruiser with a large aircraft deck in the bow and a single turret with a gun of the mentioned caliber in the stern. Thus, Furious made history as one of the precursors of British on-board aviation, becoming a floating platform for various types of trials and tests with airplanes.It quickly turned out that aircraft deck took up the entire bow part and is insufficient to meet the needs of the day-to-day expanding on-board aviation. Therefore, after carrying out only a few patrols on the waters of the North Sea, the ship was returned to the shipyard in the same year, where it underwent further reconstruction. This time, the aft tower and mast were removed and in their place was built another hangar with an aircraft deck, which was connected to the bow with special platforms running on the sides of the preserved superstructures.Since then, Furious was already a powerful aircraft, unfortunately not very successful considering the superstructure with a chimney that occupies the entire amidships, which apart from obviously taking up space, caused air turbulences induced by the huge dimensions and warm exhaust gases coming from the chimney.However, this did not prevent Furious from becoming the hero of the historical event, which was on-board aviation first strike on land targets, which took place on July 19, 1918. The target of the attack was the German Zeppelin base in Tondern, and it was carried out using Sopwith Camel planes taking off from the deck of Furious.
£18.60
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Japanese Light Cruiser Yubari
Book SynopsisYubari, the smallest of Japanese cruisers built after World War I, was in fact an experimental design. The ship was intended as a test bed for new technologies to be employed in the construction of the future Furutaka class heavy cruisers. The ship’s lead designer Fujimoto Kikuo, working under the supervision of the Imperial Navy’s chief naval architect Hiraga Yuzuru, set out to create a fast and heavily armed cruiser with the lightest displacement possible. What emerged was a vessel capable of the same speed, range and broadside weight as those of 5,500 ton ships, but with a significantly lower displacement. The construction of the cruiser was initially authorized under the 1917 8-4 Fleet Program, but funding wasn’t available until the launch of the 1921 8-6 Fleet Program, where the ship was listed under the name Ayase. The blueprints were formally approved in October 1921 and on December 23, 1921 the ship was renamed Yubari – a reference to the river Yubarigawa in Hokkaido. Sea trials of the cruiser confirmed her expected sea keeping characteristics, but also showed she was overweight – not an uncommon feature for Japanese designs. After she had been completed, Yubari’s normal displacement (with a 25 percent fuel reserve) was 419 tons (14 percent) above the design figures. This had a detrimental effect on the ship’s speed. During a one-mile run carried out on July 5, 1923 Yubari (displacing 3,463 tons) reached the top speed of 34.786 kt with the machinery producing 61,336 hp at 409.87 rpm. With 75 percent of fuel on board, the cruiser’s draft increased by 61 cm, which increased drag and resulted in the drop of speed below the expected 35.5 kt.
£21.24
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Austro-Italian Naval War 1866
Book SynopsisThis new book covers the Austro-Italian Naval War 1866 a little-known part of late 19th C naval history.The Battle of Lissa took place on 20 July 1866. It was the first major sea battle between ironclads and one of the last to involve deliberate ramming.The background, operations and outcomes are described in detail. All the ships involved, both Austrian and Italian, are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings and photos.
£21.25
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Japanese Destroyer Suzutsuki
Book SynopsisSuzutsuki (Japanese large World War II destroyer) Akizuki type, in service from 1943 to the end of the war. "Suzutsuki" was the third ship in a series of large Akizuki-type destroyers specifically designed as anti-aircraft defense ships, whose main armament consisted of 8 universal guns of 100 mm caliber, with excellent ballistic characteristics.
£15.29
Edaf Antillas Mar de Viento
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£24.69
Andrea Press BIREME Roman Naval Warfare in History and Diorama
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£25.00
Andrea Press Deutsche Kriegsmarine: Uniforms, Insignias and
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£112.50
University Press of Southern Denmark Two Hundred Days: My time as Commander of
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£20.66
Viking Ship Museum Viking Age War Fleets: Shipbuilding, resource
Book SynopsisThe military operations of Scandinavian societies in the Viking Age depended on their ships. Different types of ships were used in order to transport troops and war supplies. Some ships were designed to conduct the speedy transport of large numbers of troops, while others were specialised cargo vessels used in military operations as carriers of supplies and sometimes troops as well. This book examines the building and use of ships for warfare in 11th century Denmark. The subjects are addressed through detailed analyses of aspects such as resources, organisational structures and naval warfare. The outcomes are a more informed understanding of 11th century Scandinavian military organisation, shipbuilding and resource management.Trade ReviewThis study reveals, by careful research and analysis based largely on reconstructive archaeology, the full implications of creating, maintaining, and operating war-fleets during the Viking era... The argument is detailed, and might have been tedious had not skilful use been made of tabulated data to lighten and clarify the text. As a result it is a rewarding read with a thought-provoking message, with the tables readily to hand for those who wish to delve more deeply into the evidence. There are two appendices, a glossary, extensive footnotes, and a very full bibliography. * International Journal of Nautical Archaeology *
£40.50
Aviation Collectables Company Cent'anni di Aviazione Navale: Italian Naval
Book SynopsisVolume made in collaboration with the Command of the Air Forces of the Navy for the celebration of the Centenary from the foundation of the Naval Aviation.
£24.29
Lanasta Guided Missile Frigate Tromp
Book SynopsisBoth Tromp-class frigates entered service in 1975/-76. Their primary task was area air defense. They acted as flagships for the COMNLTG (Commander Netherlands Task Group). Their large radome (which housed a 3D radar antenna) is why the ships had the nickname ‘Kojak’, after the bald-headed actor in the famous crime tv-series.
£20.36
Canfora Grafisk Form On the Deck Vol.1
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£15.29
Alpha Edition The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and
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Pentagon Press National Maritime Power: Concepts Constituents
Book SynopsisIndia is poised to resurge as a maritime power, with cooperative engagement as its most prominent pan-regional characteristic. Enabled by a sound national strategy within the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, this would enable successive governments to further the overarching national objective of securing the economic, material, and societal wellbeing of the people of India. In this context, the book appraises the various facets related to India’s ascendance as a maritime power, and lays down policy-relevant recommendations to assist the national policy-makers to chart the `way ahead’.
£26.21
Pentagon Press LLP Building Partnerships
Book SynopsisIn August 2021, the Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, chaired a High-level Open Debate on Enhancing Maritime Security A Case for International Cooperation' during India's rotating presidency of the UN Security Council. This was the first time that maritime security was discussed exclusively as a holistic concept at the UN Security Council. This marked the progressive upscaling of efforts by India to shape the discourse on international cooperation for maritime security.In the 21st century, the concept of maritime security has evolved, and continues to evolve, encompassing widening dimensions of security. Increasing threats to maritime security have also underscored the need for enhancing international cooperation to ensure freedom of the seas.
£37.99
Lanasta Dutch Leander Frigate Van Speijk
Book SynopsisThe Van Speijk class frigates were equipped with Dutch electronics/sensors. The British Leander design was chosen to enable rapid construction to replace elderly escorts for ASW duties and NATO patrol. The ships were thoroughly modernised in the late 1970s. Between 1986-1990 all six were transferred to the Indonesian Navy.
£18.95
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Best Of Times, The Worst Of Times, The: Maritime
Book SynopsisThis authoritative book brings together in a single volume international experts renowned in their specializations to discuss issues and current trends relating to maritime security.It looks at the issue of maritime security in the Asia-Pacific through a three step approach. Firstly, it surveys both the global maritime outlook and the outlook in each of the regions of Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. From these regional perspectives, trends in commercial shipping and force modernization, and issues like the weapons proliferation and maritime terrorism are discussed.After looking at the maritime environment, the specific challenges that the maritime community faces are examined. These challenges include maritime boundary and territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the force modernization of three Northeast Asian navies, and the spectre of maritime terrorism. The volume concludes by looking at some new initiatives for maritime cooperation, a survey of maritime “regime” building, and the legal and political implications of the proliferation security initiative.Table of Contents# The Regional Maritime Environment: # The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: The Global Maritime Outlook 2004 (J Boutilier) # Regional Maritime Security Outlook: Northeast Asia (H Kaneda) # Maritime Security Outlook for Southeast Asia (R C Banlaoi) # Regional Maritime Dynamics in Southern Asia in the 21st Century (W L S Prabhakar) # The Regional Maritime Challenges: # Some Reflections on Maritime Boundary and Territorial Disputes in the Asia-Pacific with a Focus on the South China Sea (P Cozens) # The Modernisation of Naval Forces in the Asia-Pacific: A Focus on Three Northeast Asian Navies (D da Cunha) # Terrorism in the Early 21st Century Maritime Domain (R Herbert-Burns) # Maritime Terrorism. A Risk Assessment: The Australian Example (C Z Raymond) # Prospects for Regional Cooperation: # Legal Implications of the Proliferation Security Initiative (R Beckman) # Political Implications of the Proliferation Security Initiative (S Gahlaut) # New Initiatives for Maritime Cooperation (S B Weeks) # Maritime "Regime" Building (S Bateman)
£108.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Best Of Times, The Worst Of Times, The: Maritime
Book SynopsisThis authoritative book brings together in a single volume international experts renowned in their specializations to discuss issues and current trends relating to maritime security.It looks at the issue of maritime security in the Asia-Pacific through a three step approach. Firstly, it surveys both the global maritime outlook and the outlook in each of the regions of Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. From these regional perspectives, trends in commercial shipping and force modernization, and issues like the weapons proliferation and maritime terrorism are discussed.After looking at the maritime environment, the specific challenges that the maritime community faces are examined. These challenges include maritime boundary and territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the force modernization of three Northeast Asian navies, and the spectre of maritime terrorism. The volume concludes by looking at some new initiatives for maritime cooperation, a survey of maritime “regime” building, and the legal and political implications of the proliferation security initiative.Table of Contents# The Regional Maritime Environment: # The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: The Global Maritime Outlook 2004 (J Boutilier) # Regional Maritime Security Outlook: Northeast Asia (H Kaneda) # Maritime Security Outlook for Southeast Asia (R C Banlaoi) # Regional Maritime Dynamics in Southern Asia in the 21st Century (W L S Prabhakar) # The Regional Maritime Challenges: # Some Reflections on Maritime Boundary and Territorial Disputes in the Asia-Pacific with a Focus on the South China Sea (P Cozens) # The Modernisation of Naval Forces in the Asia-Pacific: A Focus on Three Northeast Asian Navies (D da Cunha) # Terrorism in the Early 21st Century Maritime Domain (R Herbert-Burns) # Maritime Terrorism. A Risk Assessment: The Australian Example (C Z Raymond) # Prospects for Regional Cooperation: # Legal Implications of the Proliferation Security Initiative (R Beckman) # Political Implications of the Proliferation Security Initiative (S Gahlaut) # New Initiatives for Maritime Cooperation (S B Weeks) # Maritime "Regime" Building (S Bateman)
£53.20
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Evolving Maritime Balance Of Power In The
Book SynopsisThe Asia-Pacific region has emerged as the hub of global geo-political, geo-economic and geo-strategic significance in the post-Cold War period. The rise of China and the resurgence of India will be the hallmark for the next 50 years. How this surge in power is accommodated by the incumbent powers like the United States and Japan, and how the new regional powers like China and India manage the power politics that emerge will be the key determinants of regional stability.This volume examines the national maritime doctrines as well as the nuclear weapons developments at sea of the four major powers in the Asia-Pacific, namely, China, India, Japan and the United States, to see if the evolving dynamic is a cooperative or a competitive one. In particular, the volume looks at the evolving paradigms of maritime transformation in strategy and technology; the emergent new maritime doctrines and evolving force postures in the naval orders of battle; the role and operations of nuclear navies in the Asia-Pacific; and the implications and impact of nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles and sea-based missile defence responses in the region.Trade Review"The world's maritime future is likely to be determined in large measure in the Asia-Pacific, particularly by the developing relationship between the four major maritime powers of the area, China, India, Japan and the US. This relationship, in turn, will be decided by the way in which they react to each other's naval policies and programmes and to how they respond, individually and collectively, to strategic developments in the area. In this important book, some of the world's leading maritime analysts begin the task of exploring a topic crucial for the world's future." Professor Geoffrey Till Author of Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century "East Asia and the Pacific Rim are likely to be to the Twenty-First Century what Europe and the Atlantic Rim were to the Twentieth: the main locus of economic growth and thus the center of considerable potential conflict. This book looks in depth at how the four largest actors in the area, the United States, China, Japan, and India, are developing their naval power to act in this essentially maritime theater of future operations." Norman Friedman Author of Seapower and Strategy "This volume is timely and meaningful. It deals with the relations between the incumbent powers of the US and Japan and the new regional powers of China and India with the aim of establishing if a cooperative or competitive regime is developing, The concluding remarks regarding the balanced accrual of both hard and soft power for enhancing stability is enlightening. However, I question the view that China has 'hegemonic ambitions' and Japan has 'less ambitious objectives'." Professor Ji Guoxing Shanghai Jiaotong University "In a region which encompasses vitally important waterways and where economies are booming, maritime concerns would necessarily be at the forefront of strategic thinking. The editors and authors by their erudite analysis have succeeded in broadening one's perspective of the maritime dilemmas and insecurities that the littoral states face. The multifarious bilateral and regional issues have also been addressed in a most comprehensive manner." Vice-Admiral P J Jacob AVSM, VSM, Former Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy and Member of National Security Advisory Board, Government of India "The Evolving Maritime Balance of Power in the Asia-Pacific is a well-written and insightful book. It provides a valuable introduction to the present maritime balance of power in the Asia-Pacific by outlining the maritime doctrines/strategies and arms capability of the current four major powers in the region. A must-read for the student of international relations." Masahiro Akiyama Chairman, Ocean Policy Research Foundation, Japan "Lawrence W Prabhakar and his coeditors Joshua Ho and Sam Bateman have done a commendable analysis. The analyses of the editors and the contributing authors have been rigorous and critical. The blend of the themes to the contributions to the volume is indeed a splendid effort. This book is highly recommended to the maritime security community of professionals, policy research analysts and the academia." Vice-Admiral (Retd) R B Suri PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Former Chief of Personnel, Indian NavyTable of ContentsIssues, Trends and Paradigms in Maritime Asia-Pacific; National Maritime Doctrines and Capabilities; Nuclear Weapons and Missile Defences: The Maritime Dimension in the Asia-Pacific.
£90.00
Springer Verlag, Singapore Friendship Across the Seas: The US Navy and the
Book SynopsisThis Open Access book describes the history of the relationship between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the heir to the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), and the United States Navy (US Navy), with a focus on the individuals who helped build it. Former enemies who fought fiercely on the seas and in the air during the Pacific War, the two navies came to respect each other in action. Soon after the war, when the Cold War turned hot, they began to work together as allies, driven by their respective national interests. With the generous assistance of the US Navy, the JMSDF was established as its counterpart. Over the years, these two navies have gradually built strong ties. Individual officers and sailors on both sides overcame mixed feelings about their erstwhile foes to feel respect for and trust in each other. This was made possible by conducting countless joint exercises and operations at sea. US Navy leaders began to realize that this small maritime force, notwithstanding domestic political, constitutional, and legal limitations, does its job well, is reliable, and can be fully trusted. The JMSDF realized that, sharing common interests and values, there was no better navy in the Asia-Pacific region to ally with. Over seventy years of accumulated shared experiences have transformed this into perhaps the most successful navy-to-navy partnership in the world. The US-Japan maritime alliance today is anchored in this history. Numerous admirals, officers, and sailors of the two navies working together have greatly contributed to the stability and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region for the past seven decades. This book is intended for readers interested in the history of US-Japan relations and for naval officers and sailors from the US and other countries. It is the author’s sincere desire that they read this book and appreciate the longstanding cooperation between the JMSDF and the US Navy.Table of ContentsChapter 1. James E. Auer and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.- Chapter 2. Kazuomi Uchida, the Chief of Maritime Staff.- Chapter 3. Teiji Nakamura, the Chief of Maritime Staff.- Chapter 4. Minesweepers Crossing the Sea.- Chapter 5. Arleigh Burke and the Founding of the JMSDF.- Chapter 6. Mr. Navy: Ichirō Masuoka.- Chapter 7. The US Navy’s War Generation.- Chapter 8.A Dogwood in Etajima, a Cherry Tree in Annapolis.- Chapter 9. Minesweepers Crossing the Sea Again.- Chapter 10. After the Gulf War.- Chapter 11. The Alliance and the Two Navies: 2001–2022.- Chapter 12. Naval Alliance for a Better Peace.
£40.49
NUS Press Nemesis: The First Iron Warship and Her World
Book SynopsisThe Nemesis was the first of a generation of iron-clad, steam-powered naval vessels that established British dominance in Asian waters in the 19th century. The world’s first iron warship, the first vessel with truly watertight compartments, and the first iron vessel to round the Cape of Good Hope, Nemesis represented a staggering new level of military superiority over the oar- and sail-powered forces of Britain’s Asian rivals. With a shallow draft suited to riverine operations, and flexible armaments, she originated “gunboat diplomacy” in operations during the First Opium War.While her importance is recognized in the military history literature, the Nemesis’ story has not been told to modern audiences. This lively narrative creates a vivid sense of life aboard the ship, and the challenges of the new technology for her captains and crew. The book places Nemesis in the historical context of the last years of the East India Company, and in the history of steam power and of iron ships. It tells of her exploits in the First Opium War, upriver in James Brooke’s Sarawak, in pirate suppression and naval actions across Asia, from Burma to Bombay to the Yangtze River and beyond.
£21.56
Independently Published Fighting ships of World War Two 1937 - 1945. Volume IV. Germany.
£18.26
