U.S. Cruisers: An Illustrated Design History

Detailed descriptions of the evolution of all classes of the principle U.S. combatant types, as well as plans, profiles, and numerous detailed photographs. Battle Cruisers Maritime Naval Warfare. (Due to weight and size, will incur additional postage cost if ordered via Abebooks.) pp. 496 illusts (NO dustjacket) SCARCE #0120

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