ON BARREN, HIDEOUS ROCKS: The Grounding of HMS Dauntless, July 1928 Michele Cosentino looks in detail at the various air-capable designs proposed for the Italian Regia Marina during the period between the wars. THE QUEST FOR AN ITALIAN AIRCRAFT CARRIER 1922–1939 Philippe Caresse takes a detailed look at the complex design process, the technical characteristics and the service career of the first of the ‘fleet of samples’ (flotte d’échantillons). THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SMALL CRUISER IN THE IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY (Part I)ĭirk Nottelmann attempts to shed some light on the first generation of the German Kleiner Kreuzer (‘small cruiser’), focusing on key elements in the design of the type.ĭESIGN TRENDS IN MODERN SURFACE COMBATANTSĬonrad Waters looks at the consequences of the many and varied factors influencing surface warship design since the end of the Cold War. Przemysław Budzbon and Jan Radziemski investigate the influence of HM Submarine L 55 on the design of the early Soviet submarines. Sergei Vinogradov describes these unique Italian battleships – ships that could not only fight a fleet action but also act as cruisers and as troop transports – and the circumstances that led to their design.ĭavid Hobbs gives a detailed account of the reconstruction of HMS Victorious during the 1950s and outlines her role in the development of the modern aircraft carrier in the Royal Navy. ITALIA AND LEPANTO: Giants of the Iron Century
Hans Lengerer looks at the ambitious plans for the projection of Japanese naval power during the second decade of the 20th century. THE EIGHT-EIGHT FLEET AND THE TOSA TRIALS John Jordan provides a study of the development and technical characteristics of the only aircraft carrier completed for the French Marine Nationale during the interwar years. To find out more about our authors and books visit Here you will find extracts, author interviews, details of forthcoming events and the option to sign up for our newsletter.Ġ - Prelims & editorial - v.2:Layout 1 17:35 įeature Articles FROM BATTLESHIP TO CARRIER: BÉARN
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