Publication date UK format 2/6/22 book 224 Pages
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Synopsis
Submarines features the most significant submarines built, from the German U-9—which sank three British cruisers on September 22, 1914—through the huge Japanese I-400 class, to the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War, such as the USS Los Angeles and Soviet Oscar class. Also included are the “undersea cruiser” Surcouf; the highly successful Type VII U-boats of World War II; and the latest attack and ballistic missile submarines, such as HMS Astute, USS Virginia, the Chinese Type 094, and the Russian Yasen class. Each entry includes a brief description of the submarine's development and history, a color profile or cutaway, key features, and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, Submarines is an accessible guide for those interested in naval history.
My Review
This book was so interesting. I know nothing about submarines but have a very big interest in anything maritime and navy related. So I just had to read this book when it came up for review. I learnt so much from reading it and was fascinated from the very start.
What was so brilliant about this book was its layout. Each submarine was in chronological order. Each had a little flag for the country it served for. Then a brilliant section telling its life history from making, serving tours through to how it ended. Then there was a fantastic picture taken of it. Along with many diagrams of its layout, with important features labeled. It flowed really and I could tell it was well researched and the language was easy to understand. It definitely kept my attention throughout.
I recommend this book to everyone who has an interest in naval warfare and who love submarines and just want to learn more. It's a fantastic history book.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating this fantastic and very interesting book packed to the brim with information.
Where you can find this book
Amazon US HC$29.99
Waterstones HC £19.99
B&N HC $29.99
Amazon UK HC £16.89
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