British and German Battlecruisers: Their Development and Operations

A really outstanding book Charles W. Schedel Not only does this book give very detailed coverage of all British and German WW I battlecruisers, it also covers armored cruisers, their predecessors, and the political environment that led to the creation of the battlecruiser. In addition, it also covers US, Japanese and Russian WW I era battlecruisers as well as projected French and Austro-Hungarian battlecruisers. The only possible improvement would ha. Michael Dunham said Authors have done a fine job of compiling available data to give a very. Worthy Book! Authors have done a fine job of compiling available data to give a very readable, one volume coverage of both British and German Battlecruisers, a superb reference for the reader who is unfamiliar with these magnificent ships. For the well read enthusiast, a couple of cautions: There are few photos that are unfamiliar to me, most have seen frequent publication in recent years. Don't buy this e. "The best single volume title on the subject. A very good first stop in the research of the Battle Cruisers" according to Fernando Wilson L.. a good, solid, stable, condensation of the basic data regarding the CB development in the world. Although naturally concentrated on the british and german vessels, its coverage of other country projects is good for a single volume and even managed to squeeze some really interesting new data such as the austro hungarian projects. All in all, it provides a good and effective first stop . Special point as to

These ships eventually clashed in the North Sea at Dogger Bank, in January 1915, and while neither side suffered losses, the differences in their design and handling were apparent. This is a major new work for naval enthusiasts everywhere.. Chapters are then devoted to the development of the ships in each country, to design and construction, protection, propulsion plants, weapons, fire control, and communication systems. Particular focus is paid to the innovative aspects of the designs and their strengths and weaknesses. They begin by looking at the relationship and rivalry between Great Britain and Germany and how foreign policy, strategic and tactical considerations, economic, industrial and technological developments, as well as naval policies led to the commencement of the battlecruiser programs in both countries. The authors of British and German Battlecruisers have detailed the fast and formidab

. He has written extensively on naval policy and technical issues.Ruggero Stanglini contributes to Italian defense magazines and he has written several books on naval affairs. About the Author Michele Cosentino is a retired commodore in the Italian Navy

Michele Cosentino is a retired commodore in the Italian Navy. . He has written extensively on naval policy and technical issues.Ruggero Stanglini contributes to Italian defense magazines and he has written several books on naval affairs