Description
Book SynopsisAn illustrated study of the design, development and eventual fates of the uncompleted super-battleships intended to be built before and during World War II. Before the start of World War II, the battleship was still king, and all the major powers were designing even mightier battleships to surpass their most modern and powerful classes. But when war broke out, aircraft carriers would dominate naval warfare, and none of these monster warships would ever be completed. In this book, naval expert Mark Stille uncovers these lost battleships as they are reconstructed with the help of superb new full-colour artwork and photos. The US Navy planned five Montana-class ships, based on the Iowas but with a heavier main battery and improved protection, while the Royal Navy began work on three 16in-gun Lion-class fast battleships. The German Navy began to develop its H-class designs, initially an improved Bismarck-class which became more fantastical, culminating in the 141,500-t
Trade ReviewExcellent. Chosen as their Book of the Month. * Ships Monthly *
Super-Battleships of World War II is well-written, illustrated and presented, and provides a fascinating insight into the culmination of battleship design. * The Naval Review *
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION BATTLESHIP DESIGN PRACTICES Protection Propulsion Firepower THE SUPER-BATTLESHIP CLASSES The United States Navy – the Montana-class The Royal Navy – the Lion-class The
Kriegsmarine – the H-class The Imperial Japanese Navy – Design A-150 The Soviet Navy – the Sovetsky Soyuz - class ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION FURTHER READING INDEX
