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Dreadnoughts and Super-Dreadnoughts (Casemate Illustrated Special) Kindle Edition

by Chris McNab (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
A heavily illustrated account of the evolution, design and deployment of dreadnought battleships.

When HMS Dreadnought was commissioned into the Royal Navy in 1906 this revolutionary new class of big-gun iron-clad warship immediately changed the face of naval warfare, rendering all other battleships worldwide obsolete. The Admiralty realised that as soon as the ship was revealed to the global naval community Britain would be a in race to stay ahead, and so the first dreadnoughts were built in record time. While there were those who regarded the vessel as a triumphant revolution in naval design, the dreadnought initially had its critics, including those who thought its slower, heavier guns left it vulnerable to the secondary armament of other warships. Nevertheless, other countries, notably Germany, and the United States soon began to lay down dreadnoughts. The culmination of this arms race would be the confrontation of the British and German fleets at the Battle of Jutland in May 1916 – the greatest clash of naval firepower in history. This book gives detailed insights into the design, operation and combat history of these incredible vessels.
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  1. Part of series
    Casemate Illustrated Special
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    224 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Casemate
  5. Publication date
    December 8, 2021
  6. File size
    68.0 MB
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Editorial Reviews

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"When you pick up a Casemate book in this series, you expect to open a door on what the back cover describes as 'unparalleled detail into the weapons, equipment, and machinery of war,' and the author delivers all this in a satisfying, fine-grained read. Most engrossing, however, is his presentation of the thought work behind the design of the Dreadnought, as well as the gradual recognition of the technological evolutions that eventually made this potent machine possible.
The NYMAS Review

"...you are provided a mass of photos, including some of preserved ships along with a fair number of illustrations and tables to help explain the development of these ships and major systems."
ModelingMadness.Com

"...offers an overview of a time of rapid, tumultuous change in naval technology."
Nautical Research Journal

"Unlike those books which are mostly eye candy, this book is a naval history connoisseurs' version of meat and potatoes."
A Wargamers Needful Things

“The volume is highly illustrated with many contemporary paintings to compliment the photographs, period plan drawings, and profile illustrations. This is a fine primer for those wishing to fill in the knowledge gaps of naval warship development leading up to WWII.”
IPMS

"...offers a spectacular analysis for those with a more than passing interest of the big ships of WWI."
Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

"This book covers [the] design, technology, crew life and operational history of these ships, with numerous design drawings, original art and photographs that capture the awe held for these ships."
Seapower

"The history of the dreadnought is well told this extensively illustrated volume. The book con­tains more than 200 illustration, technical draw­ings, and photographs of various ships and their equipment, armament, and crews."
Military Heritage Magazine

"Author Chris McNab puts forth a splendid effort to let the reader understand just what life was like aboard a warship in choppy seas sailing to its fate at the Battle of Jutland. Some of the photography is simply superb. The description of ranks, personnel, their respective duties and the role of the dreadnought in World War I is engaging and thorough."
Indy Squadron Dispatch

"...even experienced readers of books about battleships will learn a good deal from examining this volume."
Naval Historical Foundation

" For anyone with a love of the sea, Dreadnoughts and Super-dreadnoughts will be useful and interesting, full of fascinating information. Readers more interested in depicting these ships as artists or model builders will enjoy the book’s historical accuracy and detail. Far better than some examples of this genre, this book is recommended very highly for all readers."
The Northern Mariner

"​Highly recommended."
AMPS Indianapolis

"Fascinating minutiae liberally spice this ripping read...Recommended!"
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About the Author

Dr Chris McNab is an author and historian, his principal subject areas being military history and military technology. He has written more than 100 non-fiction titles, including many Casemate pocket manuals relating to World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. Chris has appeared in several TV documentaries as an expert commentator, and he also works as an educational consultant, specializing in the development of textbooks and teaching materials.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KNVLNCL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Casemate (December 8, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 8, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 68.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1636240860
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  • Rob P.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Only US ships covered in detail
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2024
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    Section on Queen Elizabeth type very limited no mention of a few of them
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  • Pkett
    1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
    Reviewed in Germany on December 29, 2021
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    Disappointing. Consists to a not insignificant extent of a collection of secondary sources (youth books, popular brochures, etc.) and contains only a few interesting and unseen illustrations. Language style and layout seem unprofessional, also considering the price. Returned it.
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