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From the laying of minefields to the early tactics of protecting merchant shipping from U-boats. The wide-ranging subjects that are covered and the vast amount of information in the many Appendices makes this book a valuable resource for both readers and researchers.
Another fascinating read from Mr Haarr.
Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-gathering-storm.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat
From the laying of minefields to the early tactics of protecting merchant shipping from U-boats. The wide-ranging subjects that are covered and the vast amount of information in the many Appendices makes this book a valuable resource for both readers and researchers.
Another fascinating read from Mr Haarr.
Read the full review [link=https://historybookchat.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-gathering-storm.html]here[/link]
History Book Chat
"...those with an interest in British cruisers should read this book..."
International Plastic Modellers Society (UK) Newsletter - Issue 148, March 2025
"...those with an interest in British cruisers should read this book..."
International Plastic Modellers Society (UK) Newsletter - Issue 148, March 2025
Listed as one of the ‘Books of the Week’.
Navy Books - Friday 31st January 2025
Listed as one of the ‘Books of the Week’.
Navy Books - Friday 31st January 2025
"...I recommend this collection to NR readers."
Read the full review [link=https://www.naval-review.com/book-reviews/the-trafalgar-chronicle-dedicated-to-naval-history-in-the-nelson-era-new-series-9/]here[/link]
The Naval Review
"...I recommend this collection to NR readers."
Read the full review [link=https://www.naval-review.com/book-reviews/the-trafalgar-chronicle-dedicated-to-naval-history-in-the-nelson-era-new-series-9/]here[/link]
The Naval Review
Ian Johnston has a fine reputation as a writer about the great shipyards and shipbuilding. With this book about Fairfield he has completed the Upper Clyde ‘big three’ trilogy of John Brown and Beardmore and Fairfield.
Every aspect of the yard is covered in chronological order, and the wealth of detail is fantastic. As with the other books, it is possible to trace the ups and downs and survival-or not- of the shipbuilding industry in this country.
The book is illustrated with many excellent photographs of the ships being built, and the completed versions. It does make you wonder just how the amazing workforce actually dealt with the heavy and complex engineering involved.
Ian highlights the many superb ships built by the yard and takes it into the current era. He has created another wonderful piece of industrial history that is well worth reading.
Nigel Denchfield - IPMS Battleship Group.
Ian Johnston has a fine reputation as a writer about the great shipyards and shipbuilding. With this book about Fairfield he has completed the Upper Clyde ‘big three’ trilogy of John Brown and Beardmore and Fairfield.
Every aspect of the yard is covered in chronological order, and the wealth of detail is fantastic. As with the other books, it is possible to trace the ups and downs and survival-or not- of the shipbuilding industry in this country.
The book is illustrated with many excellent photographs of the ships being built, and the completed versions. It does make you wonder just how the amazing workforce actually dealt with the heavy and complex engineering involved.
Ian highlights the many superb ships built by the yard and takes it into the current era. He has created another wonderful piece of industrial history that is well worth reading.
Nigel Denchfield - IPMS Battleship Group.
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ShipCraft 8: Fletcher Class Destroyers
The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, using scale plans to highlight differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers, then moves to an extensive… Read more...
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HMS Belfast: Cruiser 1939
HMS Belfast, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, is now permanently moored on the Thames in London. One of ten Town-class cruisers she saw service on the icy Arctic convoys during the Second World War and was also present for the bombardment of the D-Day beaches in 1944. Later, she saw service during the Korean War. As is the case for many historic… Read more...
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ShipCraft 7: British Battlecruisers of the Second World War
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HMS Victory
HMS Victory is probably the best-known historic ship in the world. A symbol of the Royal Navy's achievements during the great age of sail, she is based in Portsmouth and seen by tens of thousands of visitors each year. As is the case for many historic ships, however, there is a surprising shortage of informative and well illustrated guides, for reference… Read more...
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ShipCraft 18: Titanic and her Sisters Olympic and Britannic
The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage,… Read more...
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ShipCraft 11: British Destroyers
The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, then moves to an extensive photographic survey of either a high-quality model or a surviving example of the ship. Hints on building the… Read more...
The pilot cutters that operated around the coasts of northern Europe until the First World War were amongst the most seaworthy and beautiful craft of their size ever built, while the small number that have survived have inspired yacht designers, sailors and traditional craft enthusiasts over the last hundred years. Even in their day they possessed… Read more...