172 - Американски бързи линейни кораби 1939-1991. Класът на Айова

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СерияНов Vanguard
Льо Томпьо172
Isbn9781846035111
АвторLawrence Burr

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «US Fast Battleships 1938–91 – NEW VANGUARD 172» .

In 1938, the United States abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Teaty and began work on a new class of super-battleships. This book covers the design, construction, and employment of the four Iowa-class battleships, the largest in the American fleet. During World War II, they served as guards for the aircraft carriers and their bombardments provided cover for the numerous landings in the Pacific. At the war’s end, the Japanese signed their surrender on the decks of an Iowa-class battleship, the USS Missouri. After World War II, the ships continued to serve, providing support during Korea, Vietnam, and even the first Gulf War. This book tells the full story of the greatest of the American battleships.

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169 - Американски бързи линейни кораби 1936-1947 - класове Северна Каролина и Южна Дакота

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СерияНов Vanguard
Ref169
Isbn9781846035104
АвторLawrence Burr

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «US Fast Battleships 1936–47 – NEW VANGUARD 169» .

This volume details the design, construction, and operation of the first six of the ten US fast battleships, two of the North Carolina class and four of the South Dakota class. These six battleships were all authorized in 1936 and were the first vessels built in the US since 1923. Consequently, these ships benefitted from enormous technological leaps, with improvements in ship design, power, armor, armament and the single most important improvement the use of radar guided fire control helping to change the course of the war in the Pacific. Packed with first-hand accounts, battle reports, and specially created artwork this book tells the story of these war-winning vessels.

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British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45 - NEW VANGUARD 168

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СерияНов Vanguard
Ref168
Isbn9781849080798
АвторАнгъс Констам
ИлюстраторТони Брайън

Книга от Орел рибар Публикуване the book «British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 168» .

With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This was quickly followed by others, including the highly-successful Illustrious class. Smaller and tougher than their American cousins, the British carriers were designed to fight in the tight confines of the North Sea and the Mediterranean. Over the next six years, these carriers battled the Axis powers in every theatre, attacking Italian naval bases, hunting the Bismark, and even joining the fight in the Pacific. This book tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers and the crucial role they played in the British war effort.

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Американски разрушители 1942–45: Военновременни класове - NEW VANGUARD 165

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СерияНов Vanguard
Ref165
Isbn9781846034442
АвторДейв Маккомб
ИлюстраторПол Райт

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «Американски разрушители 1942–45: Военновременни класове – НОВ АВАНГАРД 165» .

Малцина, ако изобщо има такива, военни кораби от 20-ти век, са били по-справедливо аплодирани от разрушителите от класа "Флетчър" на американския флот. Колкото и да се възхищават за напредналия си и елегантен дизайн, техният рекорд като работни коне от Тихоокеанската война ги поставя сред най-изпитаните в битки и успешни бойни кораби на всички времена. Това заглавие описва Fletchers и техните производни от клас Allen M. Sumner и Gearing, техните машини, въоръжение и конструкция, с списък на всички 343 кораба по номер на корпуса и строител. Той представя оперативна история на 287-те кораба, въведени в експлоатация по време на Втората световна война, която проследява еволюцията на тактиката за нощни надводни действия на Соломоновите острови и паралелното развитие на Бойния информационен център; движението през Тихия океан и освобождението на Филипините с таблици, показващи бързото въвеждане на нови ескадрили; и кулминацията на радарните пикети срещу самолетите камикадзе в Окинава. С резюмета на загубите и декорациите и специално поръчани произведения на изкуството, това е окончателна книга за военновременните класове разрушители в САЩ.

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166 - Британска моторна канонерска лодка 1939-45

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СерияНов Vanguard
Ref166
Isbn9781849080774
АвторАнгъс Констам
ИлюстраторТони Брайън

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «British Motor Gun Boat 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 166» .

Моторни оръжейни лодки were the “Spitfires of the Seas” of the Royal Navy. Bristling with small-calibre guns and machine guns, they served in a variety of roles during the War. In the early war period they battled against German E-boats in the English Channel, then went on the offensive, searching the enemy shore for targets of opportunity. At other times, they ran support for Motor Torpedo Boats and were used to deliver commandos on various raids. Naval Warfare expert, Angus Konstam, tells the story of these small, but destructive boats, beginning with their design and development and carrying through to their operational use in both the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War II.

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160 - British Battleships 1939-45 (2) - Nelson and King George V Classes

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СерияНов Vanguard
Ref160
Isbn9781846033896
АвторАнгъс Констам
ИлюстраторТони Брайън Пол Райт

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «Британски линейни кораби 1939–45 (2) – NEW VANGUARD 160» .

With the outbreak of World War II, Britain’s Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence. Yet ten of the twelve battleships were already over twenty years old, having served in World War I, and required extensive modifications to allow them to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict. This title offers a comprehensive review of the seven battleships of the Nelson and King George V classes from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service. Moreover, with specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battles, such as the duel between the Bismark and HMS Rodney, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.

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157 - Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) and Fire Support

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СерияНов Vanguard
Ref157
Isbn9781846034350
АвторГордън Л Ротман
ИлюстраторПитър Бул

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «Landing Craft, Infantry and Fire Support – NEW VANGUARD 157» .

Described by one soldier as “a metal box designed by a sadist to move soldiers across the water,” the Landing Craft, Infantry was a large beaching craft intended to deliver an infantry company to a hostile shore, once the beachhead was secured. The LCI and its vehicle-delivery counterpart, the Landing Ship, Medium were widely used by the allies during World War II. Later, the hulls of these ships were used as the basis for a fire support ship. While the landing ships were phased out after the Korean War, some fire support craft remained in use throughout the Vietnam War. This book tells the developmental and operational history of this important tool of American amphibious military strategy that spanned three wars.

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156 - Спомагателен крайцер Кригсмарине

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СерияНов Vanguard
Льо Томпьо156
Isbn9781846033339
АвторГордън Уилямсън
ИлюстраторИън Палмър

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «Спомагателни крайцери Кригсмарине – НОВ АВАНГАРД 156» .

Despite being relatively unknown compared to famous ships like Graf Spee or Bismarke, or the more famous U-boats, the Auxiliary Cruisers were immensely successful, not only in the number of enemy ships they sank, but in the resources which were tied up trying to track them down. The Royal Navy’s auxiliary cruisers tended to be merchant vessels used to protect convoys from attack. The German Auxiliary Cruisers, however, heavily armed and usually carried torpedo tubes as well as guns and even sometimes their own aircraft. These ships were aggressive predators, searching the sea lanes for unsuspecting enemy merchants, and were not only capable of destroying enemy merchant ships, but also of defending themselves against well-armed enemy warships. This book looks at the specifications and designs of the 11 Auxiliary Cruisers, as well as their combat histories, their eventual fates, and the careers of some of the most famous commanders.

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154 - Британски линейни кораби 1939-45 (1) - Кралица Елизабет и Кралски суверенни класове

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СерияНов Vanguard
Ref154
Isbn9781846033889
АвторАнгъс Констам
ИлюстраторТони Брайън Пол Райт

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «British Battleships 1939–45 (1) – NEW VANGUARD 154» .

With the outbreak of World War II, Britain’s Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence. Yet ten of the 12 battleships were already over 20 years old, having served in World War I, and required extensive modifications to allow them to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict. This title offers a comprehensive review of the development of these British battleships from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service, with detailed descriptions of the effectiveness of the main armament of individual ships. With specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battleship conflicts, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.

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Брегови сили Кригсмарине - НОВ АВАНГАРД 151

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СерияНов Vanguard
Льо Томпьо151
Isbn9781846033315
АвторГордън Уилямсън
ИлюстраторИън Палмър

Une документиране Орел рибар Публикуване le livre «Kriegsmarine Coastal Forces – NEW VANGUARD 151» .

Although often overlooked in favour of the U-boats or battleships, the vast majority of the Кригсмарин was formed of the smaller vessels of the coastal forces. These ships and boats, which included minesweepers, torpedo boats, patrol boats, and blockade breakers, gave crucial service to Germany during the war, and many continued serving for decades after the surrender in such tasks as clearing minefields. Also included in these forces was Hitler’s yacht, the Ostwind. This book reveals the history of the vessels that formed the backbone of the Kriegsmarine, and combines fascinating anecdotes, detailed technical information, and full-colour artwork.

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