Although they stood in the shadow of the larger *Bismarck* and *Tirpitz*, the *Scharnhorst*-class battleships hold a special place in naval and military history. As the most successful battleships of the German Kriegsmarine, they participated in some of the most significant operations and engagements of the Second World War, including Operation *Weserübung* (the invasion of Norway)during which the aircraft carrier *Glorious* was sunkOperation *Berlin* (a successful commerce-raiding mission in the Atlantic), the Channel Dash, and the Battle of the North Cape. The *Scharnhorst* holds the historical distinction of having fought the final engagement between British and German battleships. In this book, historian Daniel Knowles examines the development that led to the construction of the *Scharnhorst*-class ships and provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of the characteristics, systems, and equipment that made them Germany's most successful battleships. Richly illustrated, this work constitutes a unique and authoritative account of a legendary class of ships.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Knowles, Daniel
Title
Anatomy of a Ship: Scharnhorst-Class Battleships
Details
English text, paperback, 73 bw-illustrations. 96 pages.
State
new
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