German Battleship Helgoland: Detailed in the Original Builders' Plans - Hardcover

Dodson, Aidan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1526747596 ISBN 13: 9781526747594

Publisher: Naval Institute Press, 2019

Synopsis

This book is the latest in a series based entirely on original draughts which depict famous warships in an unprecedented degree of detail. Using the latest scanning technology to make digital copies of the highest quality it reproduces complete sets in full color with many close-ups and enlargements that make every aspect clear and comprehensible. The result is a novel form of anatomy that will be a revelation to any warship enthusiast. SMS Helgoland launched in 1909 was the name-ship of the second class of dreadnoughts designed by the Germans. She was a big advance over the earlier Westfalen class having 12-inch guns that matched those of her British opponents. She served in the High Seas Fleet throughout the war fought at Jutland and was ceded to Britain as part of the peace terms.

About this title

About the Author:

AIDAN DODSON, after a career in the Ministry of Defence, now teaches at the University of Bristol. He is the author of a number of books on naval history.

Review:

"Model-makers will revel in German Battleship Helgoland's detailed illustrations, along with warship enthusiasts who might wonder how these behemoths were designed. At first glance, then, this book is published for a specialist niche audience, but the level of detail draws even the layman in, and sometimes books can be simply beautiful and that is enough." --Wargames Illustrated

"German Battleship Helgoland is another excellent book for anyone interested in maritime affairs. As with many of the books in this series it opens one's eyes to much more than is visible on the original plans. It is hard to put down." --The Australian Naval Institute

About this edition

• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1526747596
• ISBN 13: 9781526747594
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144