Pocket Battleship Deutschland (Lutzow): Kriegsmarine Illustrated Ship Histories
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (945 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1934840696 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 58 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Every major and minor operation is identified and every change in Deutschland (Lutzow)'s equipment appearance is documented with photographs and color line drawings. The German pocket battleships, or Panzerschiffe, struck fear into every navy in the world when they were developed and deployed in the 1930's. This handsome volume provides a complete pictorial history and timeline of the first member of the class, Deutschland. An essential reference for students of German and World War II naval history.
Disappointing - I had hoped for more Peresvet The cover photo and the overall presentation of the cover along with the fact that this is the most recent publication (2009) on the subject prompted my purchase. I assumed that given this book is a ship history there would be new or expanded information on the Deutschland/Lutzow. I also have the Koop/Schmolke, Chesneau and Monografie Morskie No. 7 books on the Deutschland/Lutzow.Beyond the front and rear covers, the overall cont