Cutaways of ship on endpapers and B/W photographs. Laid down in 1916, in her first and only major engagement on May 24, 1941, she was sunk by the Bismarck with the second volley ever fired at her. Edgeworn DJ with small chips and tears, now in new mylar. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 239 pages; 13765 View More...
The cover-up of America's greatest wartime disaster at sea, the sinking of the Indianapolis with the loss of 880 lives because of the incompetence of admirals, officers, and gentlemen. Small stain on bottom of rear free endpaper. Minor edgewear, previous owner's name (PON). ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 309 pages; 29539 View More...
An informed analysis, magnificently illustrated, of current naval technology, the forms and the functions of modern warships and their weapons. The design, armament and equipment of today's fighting ships, and the tactics devised for their employment on, under and above the seas and oceans of the world. Small tear at heel of spine. ; Folio - 13" to 23" tall; 19213 View More...
