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Warship World

First published in 2008, the story of the RENOWN more than justifies a reprint. Described as a lucky ship, this is fortunate given her design and initial build. With Fisher’s desire for fast, heavy gunned ships, RENOWN’s design with 6x15” guns and 42 boilers giving her 31 knots met this aim. However, her armour was a different story. Described as fragile ships with puny armour – only 1 or 2 inches in places, her survival was definitely lucky. Although her armour was increased, she never had the opportunity to prove her value in the latter days of WWI.

his is a highly enjoyable read. The mix of technical descriptions with eyewitness accounts from all levels of her company is brilliant. With a service life of “strenuous and unfailing service”, she always lived up to her motto of “Hit Fast and Hit Hard”. This is a cracking read – highly recommended.

Peter Wykeham-Martin

Ten years on with two reprints this is still an outstanding warship biography.

Model Boats, June 2018 – reviewed by John Deamer

If you like a thorough, detailed history of a famous, long lived fighting ship, this volume will give you just what you're looking for. It also provides an insightful look at some of the Royal Navy's more interesting naval leaders, including Admirals Cunningham and Somerville. There are also several reference tables highlighting Renown's cited actions, her commanders, her previous namesake, and several profile illustrations showing her many modifications throughout her service life.

IMPS / USA - Oct 2011

This is a successful book, giving a picture of life n a major warship, as well as a different view of some f the main naval actions of the Second World War.

historyofwar.org - July 2011