USS North Carolina WWII Battleship Memorial: Technical Reference 1

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A complete technical reference to one of Americas greatest battleships. Over 65 present day and historical photographs (22 full page photos!) 13 line drawings. A complete camouflage guide including a color guide. Complete guide to AA gun changes with drawings and photos. The USS North Carolinas history her statistics and campaign history. A complete set of North Carolinas plans in 1/350 th scale! The Battleship USS North Carolina was the first new U.S. Battleship design in over two decades. She and her sister ship the Washington represented a huge jump in speed protection and firepower over previous designs. When built she was one of the most powerful ships in the world. She went on to earn more battle stars than any other U.S. battleship in WWII. The North Carolina is now berthed in Wilmington N.C. and is a war memorial dedicated to the brave men and women who fought in WWII. This technical reference is a must for anyone interested in U.S. battleship operations in WWII. There are over 65 highly detailed photos that give the reader an in-depth view of the ship and her equipment. Also included is a full set of blueprints in 1/350 scale drawn by Tom Walkowiak of The Floating Drydock. 56 pages BW plus plans Color Soft Cover 8 1/2 by 11