Yamato
Flagship of the Japanese Imperial Navy
$96.00
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
30 April 2021
Summary
The ‘Yamato’ and her sister ship the ‘Musashi’ represented the ultimate development in the battleship. Together, the two ships were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed. Named after the Yamato Province, ‘Yamato’ was designed to counter the numerically superior fleet of the US Navy. Built amongst a shroud of secrecy and deception and commissioned shortly after the outbreak of the war in the Pacific she was present at a number of engagements including the Battle o…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781781558140 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1781558140 |
| Author: | Daniel Knowles |
| Publisher: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Imprint: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 30 April 2021 |
| Weight: | 710g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 172mm x 19mm |
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Critics Review
“Daniel Knowles’s book is a valuable addition to the library of maritime historians, especially those interested in the design, building, and demise of the largest and most powerful battleships to ever put to sea.”– “Nautical Research Journal””…a valuable addition to the library of maritime historians, especially those interested in the design, building, and demise of the largest and most powerful battleship(s) to ever put to sea.“– “The Northern Mariner”
About The Author
Daniel Knowles
Daniel Knowles was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and has been interested in history since the age of eight. The main focus of his historical interest is the Second World War. In 2016 he graduated with an honours degree in History and Politics from the University of Northumbria. His previous works include ‘Tirpitz: The Life and Death of Germany’s Last Great Battleship’ and ‘HMS Hood: Pride of the Royal Navy’.
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