Weapons of War Submarines 1940-Present

Book Overview

Part of the Weapons of War series, this book features more than 150 color and black & white illustrations and photographs as well as detailed specifications on submarines from 1940 to the present. Submarines 1940-Present brings together the most important submarines from the beginning of World War II to the present in a single, handy volume arranged in alphabetical order. The book includes World War II classics, such as U-47 and HMS Vagabond , as well as modern nuclear-powered submarines, such as the Chinese Song class, the Russian Borei class, and USS Seawolf . Features 150 entries of the most important weapons of the era Every weapon is illustrated with an accurate color artwork Each entry includes a specifications table with essential information such as armament, weight, speed, and range Concise text provides a summary of the design, development, service history, and performance of each weapon

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0785830006
• ISBN13: 9780785830009
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.6" x 0.8" x 7.1"