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OverviewWith over 260 images, this is a highly illustrated history of the ships and operations of the Royal Navy during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II. During the 70 years spanned by the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Navy changed out of all recognition. Its status as a superpower navy with worldwide bases and operations has been eclipsed, but it remains a powerful force because of its potency if not its size. Maritime history author Paul Brown takes us through each decade in turn, outlining the key events and developments, and charting the changes to the size, structure and capabilities of the Navy. Fully illustrated with over 260 colour and black and white images, this book also provides a stunning visual record of the ships and operations that featured most prominently in each decade. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dr Paul BrownPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Dimensions: Width: 25.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9781472854971ISBN 10: 1472854977 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 13 April 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Big Navy: 1952–1959 2. Rebuilding the Navy: 1960–1969 3. Eastern Atlantic Focus: 1970–1979 4. The Falklands Decade: 1980–1989 5. Peace and War: 1990–1999 6. Millennium Retrenchment: 2000–2009 7. Broadening Horizons: 2010–2022 Appendix 1: Organisation of the Fleets, May 1952 Appendix 2: Fleet Organisation, 10 March 1964 Glossary Endnotes Select Bibliography IndexReviewsThis is a visual treat. * The Armourer * Dr Brown's clear passion and in-depth expertise make for a thoroughly enjoyable read. * History of War * Author InformationDr Paul Brown is a maritime history author and speaker whose recent publications include Britain’s Historic Ships (Conway), Historic Sail, Maritime Portsmouth, and Abandon Ship (Osprey). A member of the Society for Nautical Research and the Britannia Naval Research Association, and Secretary of the Naval Dockyards Society, he is also a consultant to National Historic Ships, the UK’s authority on the preservation of historic ships and boats. He was previously a university lecturer and senior university manager, and has lectured at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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