Miroslaw Skwiot – Battlecruiser – Fast Battleship Haruna

In-depth graphic examination of the last ship of the Imperial Japanese Navy's Kongo class (represented as rebuilt to fast battleship standard in late 1944 configuration) - design and construction, propulsion, armament, armor and technical background. An excellent visual guide to the ship from all aspects - overall and in detail - hull, upperworks, weapons systems, fire control, boats, aircraft and fittings. Features more than 130 detailed color computer generated graphic images revealing the ship from stem to stern and bilge keels to masthead.