Russian Battleship vs Japanese Battleship: Yellow Sea 1904-05 (Duel) de Robert Forczyk, Howard Gerrard (Illustrator), Ian Palmer (Illustrator) - 2009-02-17

Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2009. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Osprey Publishing, 2009. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Osprey Publishing, 2009-02-16. paperback. Very Good. 7x0x9. Paperback. Cover a bit worn and rubbed. Minor wear to page edges and corners. Binding tight. Glossed pages. No writing, highlighting, or marks in text. Full color images throughout the book. From the estate of a smoker.

Oxford: Osprey Publishing. A clean, crisp, uncracked softcover in fine condition. . Fine. Soft cover. 2009.

Osprey Publishing, 2009-02-17. paperback. Like New. 7x0x9. Gerrard, Howard; Palmer, Ian; Bryan, Tony. 80 p., clean and unmarked anywhere on strong glossy unaged paper; ill. and period photos; binding firm; glossy pictorial wrapper is slightly dog-eared.

Oxford, England: Osprey Publishing. Near Fine. 2009. Paperback. 1846033306 . Duel Series; B&W and Color Illustrations; 9.5 X 7.1 X 0.4 inches; 80 pages; Soft cover has white spine with black lettering. Slight rubbing, scuffing to covers. Pages are clean and tight; appear as if unused. Extensively illustrated with color and b/w pictures and map; including specifications on ships. 'The first major clash between a European and Asian state in the modern era signalled the beginning of Japan's rise as a major power on the world stage. Watched by the rest of the world's superpowers, this incredibly violent war was disastrous for the Russians who, despite their superior numbers, were defeated by the Japanese underdogs in a spectacular fashion. The key technical elements of firepower, protection, maneuverability and communications for each side are covered in detail and accompanied by first-hand accounts and specially commissioned artwork to explain and illustrate this historically… Leer más

Paperback. Very Good.

Osprey Publishing, Oxford, 2009. 1st edition.. Paperback. Large format paperback, F. 80pp, colour & b/w illustrations, colour maps, index, a nice fine copy. Osprey Duel Series vol 15. An assessment of the naval battle which took place during the Russo-Japanese War, which was disasterous for the Russians.

Osprey, 2009., 2009. 1st ed. 80p. Photos. Maps. Color illustrations. Wraps. Fine Copy.. 1st.. Paperback. Fine. Book.

Osprey Pub Co, 2009. New book, 80 pages, DUE15. The first major clash between a European and Asian state in the modern era signalled the beginning of Japan's rise as a major power on the world stage. What began as differing expansionist interests in Manchuria and Korea developed into a full-blown war in 1904, with an unexpected outcome. Watched by the rest of the world's superpowers, this incredibly violent war was disastrous for the Russians who, despite their superior numbers, were defeated by the Japanese underdogs in a spectacular fashion. Japan won major victories against the Russians including the critical naval battle of Tsushima in May 1905 which saw almost the entire Russian fleet sunk, captured or interned. This was the first and last encounter of pre-dreadnought battleships and it was a huge success for Japanese tactics, skill and planning. This book discusses the design and development of the pre-dreadnoughts that would ultimately lead to a new wave of battleships. The key… Leer más