{"product_id":"superbattleships-of-world-war-ii-montanaclass-lionclass-hclass-a150-and-sovetsky-soyuzclass-9781472846723","title":"Super-Battleships of World War II: Montana-class, Lion-class, H-class, A-150 and Sovetsky Soyuz-class","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe book \"The Last Super Battleships\" explores the design, development, and fate of uncompleted super-battleships intended to be built before and during World War II. Aircraft carriers would dominate naval warfare, and none of these monster warships would be completed. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 December 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore the outbreak of World War II, the battleship held the esteemed title of supreme naval vessel, and all the major powers were engaged in the design and construction of even more formidable battleships to surpass their most advanced and powerful classes. However, the advent of aircraft carriers revolutionized naval warfare, rendering these colossal warships obsolete. In this captivating book, naval expert Mark Stille delves into the forgotten realm of these unfinished monster warships, revealing them as they are reconstructed through the use of stunning new full-color artwork and photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe United States Navy envisioned a fleet of five Montana-class ships, derived from the Iowas but featuring a heavier main battery and enhanced protection. On the other hand, the Royal Navy initiated the development of three 16-inch-gun Lion-class fast battleships. The German Navy embarked on the creation of its H-class designs, initially starting with an improved version of the Bismarck-class that gradually evolved into more fantastical iterations, culminating in the awe-inspiring H-44, weighing in at a staggering 141,500 tons and armed with 20-inch guns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Japanese A-150 drew inspiration from the Yamato-class, but with an impressive upgrade in armament, boasting 20.1-inch guns. The Soviet Union had plans for a fleet of 15 ships, belonging to the Sovetsky Soyuz-class, which would have rivaled the size of the Montana-class ships. This book meticulously explores the design, intended roles, and ultimate fates of these remarkable super-battleship designs, shedding light on the final chapter in the history of naval warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 168g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 247 x 185 x 7 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472846723\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Stille","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100345135354,"sku":"9781472846723","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1673618190890_book.jpg?v=1674084591","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/superbattleships-of-world-war-ii-montanaclass-lionclass-hclass-a150-and-sovetsky-soyuzclass-9781472846723","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}