USS North Carolina (BB-55)
From WWII Combat to Museum Ship
$37.75
- Hardcover
112 pages
- Release Date
28 August 2018
Summary
As lead ship of America’s first “fast battleship” class, and the US Navy’s newest battleship when America entered WWII, the construction of the USS North Carolina was not only a source of encouragement for a depression-wrought nation, but was also a source of pride among a fleet of aging battleships. Earning fifteen Battle Stars, the North Carolina is America’s most-decorated battleship, having participated in most of the major campaigns in the Pacific during WWII.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764355639 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0764355635 |
| Author: | David Doyle |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2018 |
| Weight: | 770g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 266mm x 237mm |
| Series: | Legends of Warfare: Naval |
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David Doyle
Author of more than 100 books, David Doyle’s maritime books are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vessels and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.
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