{"product_id":"british-battleships-18891904-9781591140658","title":"British Battleships  1889-1904","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis volume completes the reissue of R. A. Burts magnificent three-volume history of British battleships  and it covers the pre-dreadnought era which has  in recent years  acquired a new and fervent following. In this new volume  the author presents full details of design and construction  armament  protection  machinery and performance  all backed up with accurate data tables listing design figures  trials results  and full particulars at different stages in the ships careers. The history of each battleship is recounted  especially their major contribution in WWI  where they bore the brunt of the action at the Dardenelles  bombarded the Belgium coast  patrolled the North Sea and the Channel  reinforced the Italian Fleet  and served in East Africa  the East Indies and the White Sea. Most were extensively modified during the War and this variety has made them of special interest to the historian  enthusiast and ship modeler. With the addition of many new photographs from the authors massive collection  this new edition is a great addition to every naval library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652795523125,"sku":"ByrdShop_159114065X","price":165.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781591140658.jpg?v=1781852796","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/british-battleships-18891904-9781591140658","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}