- Gebundene Ausgabe: 256 Seiten
- Verlag: U S Naval Inst Pr; Auflage: illustrated edition (1. Januar 2005)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 186176216X
- ISBN-13: 978-1861762160
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 29 x 25,1 x 2,5 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (2 Kundenrezensionen)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 257.929 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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This great battlecruiser. was the largest warship in the world for most of her career, and the prestige ship of the inter-war Royal Navy. By the outbreak of war she was outclassed by more modern ships, but her heroic destruction by the Bismarck in 1941 has ensured a continuing world-wide fascination with the ship. Technical details and the ship's fighting career are detailed, but a remarkable collection of largely unpublished photographs allows this book to concentrate on shipboard life for the crew of the most glamorous warship of her time.
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This great battlecruiser was the largest warship in the world for most of her career, and the prestige ship of the inter-war Royal Navy. By the outbreak of war she was outclassed by more modern ships, but her heroic destruction by the Bismarck in 1941 has ensured a continuing world-wide fascination with the ship, including a recent expedition which located and photographed the wreck. In this book technical details of the ship's construction and armament are illustrated with high-quality coloured artwork, among the best computer-generated imagery of ships ever created - produced by one of the team responsible for the cgi in the recent blockbuster movie 'Titanic'. The book also features a remarkable collection of largely unpublished photographs, many taken by those serving on the ship or her close consorts. This allows the author to concentrate on the experience of shipboard life for the crew of what was undoubtedly the most glamorous warship of her time. This is the ultimate book on the ultimate ship of the pre-war era.
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This is a brand new book and, for those who have been disappointed with what may have been written about HMS Hood in the past, your wait for a book worthy of such a great ship is finally at an end.
Just as soon as I opened the package I was aware I had a book of great quality in my hands and it was not long before those first impressions were reinforced by the content.
This is the complete story of the greatest ship ever to sail under the "HMS" prefix. It is also the story of what was, in the opinion of many, the most beautiful warship ever built. Commencing with a note written by one Rear-Admiral Tudor requesting designs for a new experimental battleship with certain qualities, this author skilfully steers the reader though the 25 year lifespan of HMS Hood.
Yes, all the usual historic photographs are there, but so are a great deal more - such as the charming picture of Hood's four new propellers (each weighing 20 tons) being towed by Traction Engine from London to Clydebank. There are many more photographs Hood fans will not have seen before including 24 stills taken from a cine film shot by one of the crew.
Most outstanding of all, however, are the illustrations of the ship itself - culminating in a four page fold-out section which provides the reader with a full colour profile of the ship measuring 30 inches (76cm) in length. Other illustrations show the ship from just about every conceivable angle in addition to cutaways showing various internal arrangements.
I could go on and on - but suffice to say, one of the finest books to cross my desk in a long time.
NM
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I would like to add to the words of the other reviewer (Ned Middleton) that what is actually at the heart of the story is how HMS Hood's complement experienced her. It is a ship's biography - if you're looking for detailed deck plans or other reference material you should look elsewhere (even if the drawings are great indeed.)
What was much more important to me was the detailed description of how life on board the HMS Hood was. So many voices from different eras in HMS Hood's career, brought so close to us by the writing of Mr. Taylor. I found this absolutely fascinating - it shed quite some light on the inner workings of a British battleship and its crew. I must say, much, if not all of it was new to me.
Recommended to everyone with an interest in the men behind the machine.
What was much more important to me was the detailed description of how life on board the HMS Hood was. So many voices from different eras in HMS Hood's career, brought so close to us by the writing of Mr. Taylor. I found this absolutely fascinating - it shed quite some light on the inner workings of a British battleship and its crew. I must say, much, if not all of it was new to me.
Recommended to everyone with an interest in the men behind the machine.
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HMS Hood: An Illustrated History
29. März 2005
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This book is one of the best technical naval books I have come across in a long time. The author has done an immense amount of research and it shows! He is also an excellent writer and the information is presented in a most informative and interesting manner.
The photographs are very inclusive and many have not been published before. The technical detail is wonderful: there are full descriptions of the machinery spaces and how they are operated, a description of a tour of the ship which made the reader feel like they have been there. The book also dwelves into the human aspects of serving on a large ship like the Hood both in her glory days and during World War II. She was very old by then and needed a full refit. The crew had to really work overtime in uncomfortable conditions to keep her functioning. It is a testament to the British seaman and the spirit of the British people.
This is one of the prizes in my naval library: it is easily worth twice the price. Buy it - you will not be disappointed!
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An Incredible Voyage....
17. April 2006
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I do not believe that there is ANY other warship that has ever commanded the level of sheer fascination, awe and emotion associated with the British battlecruiser Hood. In fact, when one considers it, the destruction of the Hood is the reason that the German battleship Bismarck towers above all other German warships in fame! Many books have been written about Hood and Bismarck and their fateful encounter, but Bruce Taylor's "Biography" stands in a league by itself. It is not merely a history of the Hood, it delves into literally every aspect the ship and life aboard seen through the eyes of her crew. Obviously extensively researched, it indelibly stamps the humanity on and gives life to the Royal Navy's proudest ship.
Hood's origins and construction are covered in never-before published detail, and one is taken on a tour of the ship, deck by deck, aided by Thomas Schmid's incredible illustrations. The lives, living conditions, routines, and interactions of her crew are detailed - the good and the bad - in peace and in war. The photgraphic content is superb - though I must question the authenticity of the photo of Hood exploding, which with the smooth sea surface just doesn't look right!
If one is looking for a quick, easy read, this is not the book to choose. If, however, one is a serious enthusiast, a historian, or really wants to learn what naval life was like in the World War I to II Royal Navy, this book is indispensible. It is a fitting tribute to all those who served in HMS Hood - especially those who died with her.
Hood's origins and construction are covered in never-before published detail, and one is taken on a tour of the ship, deck by deck, aided by Thomas Schmid's incredible illustrations. The lives, living conditions, routines, and interactions of her crew are detailed - the good and the bad - in peace and in war. The photgraphic content is superb - though I must question the authenticity of the photo of Hood exploding, which with the smooth sea surface just doesn't look right!
If one is looking for a quick, easy read, this is not the book to choose. If, however, one is a serious enthusiast, a historian, or really wants to learn what naval life was like in the World War I to II Royal Navy, this book is indispensible. It is a fitting tribute to all those who served in HMS Hood - especially those who died with her.
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At last - The complete story.
6. Mai 2007
For those who have been disappointed with what may have been written about HMS Hood in the past, your wait for a book worthy of such a great ship is finally at an end.
Just as soon as I opened the package I was aware I had a book of great quality in my hands and it was not long before those first impressions were reinforced by the content.
This is the complete story of the greatest ship ever to sail under the "HMS" prefix. It is also the story of what was, in the opinion of many, the most beautiful warship ever built. Commencing with a note written by one Rear-Admiral Tudor requesting designs for a new experimental battleship with certain qualities, this author skilfully steers the reader though the 25 year lifespan of HMS Hood.
Yes, all the usual historic photographs are there, but so are a great deal more - such as the charming picture of Hood's four new propellers (each weighing 20 tons) being towed by Traction Engine from London to Clydebank. There are many more photographs Hood fans will not have seen before including 24 stills taken from a cine film shot by one of the crew.
Most outstanding of all, however, are the illustrations of the ship itself - culminating in a four page fold-out section which provides the reader with a full colour profile of the ship measuring 30 inches (76cm) in length. Other illustrations show the ship from just about every conceivable angle in addition to cutaways showing various internal arrangements.
I could go on and on - but suffice to say, one of the finest books to cross my desk in a long time.
NM
Just as soon as I opened the package I was aware I had a book of great quality in my hands and it was not long before those first impressions were reinforced by the content.
This is the complete story of the greatest ship ever to sail under the "HMS" prefix. It is also the story of what was, in the opinion of many, the most beautiful warship ever built. Commencing with a note written by one Rear-Admiral Tudor requesting designs for a new experimental battleship with certain qualities, this author skilfully steers the reader though the 25 year lifespan of HMS Hood.
Yes, all the usual historic photographs are there, but so are a great deal more - such as the charming picture of Hood's four new propellers (each weighing 20 tons) being towed by Traction Engine from London to Clydebank. There are many more photographs Hood fans will not have seen before including 24 stills taken from a cine film shot by one of the crew.
Most outstanding of all, however, are the illustrations of the ship itself - culminating in a four page fold-out section which provides the reader with a full colour profile of the ship measuring 30 inches (76cm) in length. Other illustrations show the ship from just about every conceivable angle in addition to cutaways showing various internal arrangements.
I could go on and on - but suffice to say, one of the finest books to cross my desk in a long time.
NM
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