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British Battleships of World War One Hardcover – November 15, 2012

by R A. Burt (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 113 ratings
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This new edition of a classic work on British battleships is the most sought after book on the subject. Containing many new photographs from the author's exhaustive collection this superb reference book presents the complete technical history of British capital ship design and construction during the dreadnought era. Beginning with Dreadnought, all of the fifty dreadnoughts, 'super-dreadnoughts' and battlecruisers that served the Royal Navy during this era are described and superbly illustrated with photographs and line drawings.
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    344 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Naval Institute Press
  4. Publication date
    November 15, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 1 x 11.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9781591140535
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1591140535
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R. A. Burt has researched the design, construction and service histories of British battleships for many years, and has one of the most outstanding collections of photographs of the ships. He is an accomplished draftsman and illustrator, who lives in England.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1591140536
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naval Institute Press (November 15, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 344 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781591140535
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591140535
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 1 x 11.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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John Nambu
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend this highly
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2016
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I purchased the older edition at great cost, and, out of spite that the publisher had not only reprinted but revised such a book that I acquired based on assumed rarity, did not purchase this edition at first.

If you do not own the previous edition, then there can be no question you should acquire this book; and the same holds true if you have it. This book and the author have an immense reputation, and I choose not to dwell on it, and comment only on this edition.

There are additional photographs; in addition, the photos included in the earlier editions have been enhanced. There is much more contrast and resolution; they have been digitalized whereas the previous were converted by analog dot "screens" since photostatic contrast was TOO great, although some shots lose much of the atmosphere of the older ones and are of less artistic value. There is no question the informational value has been enhanced. I also cannot overemphasize the interest of the previously unpublished images.

Highly recommended
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S. E. Bradfield
5.0 out of 5 stars A Welcome Addition
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013
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I love ships, especially old ones. Years ago I did hours of research at the University Of Utah library, and was delighted when I discovered R.A. Burt's 'British Battlships: 1889-1904'. There was information there that I had never seen anywhere before, indeed had never dreamed existed - minute detail about armor location and design, things that no one else ever mentioned. I saw that they had Burt's World War One battleship book, but it was in storage an since I was neither student, faculty or staff I wasn't allowed access to it. It would cost more than I could affod to buy a copy, so for many years I just lived without it.

The they reprinted it. With additions. For a great price. I bought it as soon as I saw it on Amazon. I haven't regretted it yet. The book is everything I hoped it would be, with attention to detail equalling that of his first book. Money well spent, and I love the book.
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Larry Barthlow
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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Information was detailed and included numerous photos.
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Jeremy
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2004
A worthy volume. However, those of us considering this will likely have most of the data, photos and drawings Burt presents. The line drawings are superior for everything except armor disposition, which gets a lengthy written description. A few anecdotes were new to me. My preference is for Parkes' book (which Burt rightly credits), hence 4 stars only.
This is on the whole a great resource for wargamers.
Beware the stratospheric prices sometimes seen amongst the used vendors. I recommend checking out an inter-library loan before spending more than $100.
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Kyler
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Own For Battleship Enthusiasts
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2012
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This is my first book by R.A. Burt. A revised and reprinted edition by the Naval Institute Press. This hardback book is far superior to any other books I currently own about battleships. The closest comparable I own is "Conway's Battleships: Revised Edition." Burt's book includes through information about every British dreadnought of the time period. There are wonderful large and detailed pictures and line drawings. Included are also is information on the rare war purchases like the HMS Erin & Agincourt in addition to Jackie's little battle-cruisers.

My only complaint for the book is the large line drawings of ships were have been better served with a foldouts. Other then that, the book is a fantastic collection of information. Now I only hope someone writes a similar book about German dreadnoughts.
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Lawrence Puchala
5.0 out of 5 stars Deals with the topic in a beautiful way
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2021
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I loved the wonderful line drawings. The profusion of good photos didn't hurt either. A great study of a possibly overlooked subject.
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QT
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2019
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Only complaint is photos cover more than one page a much is lost in the spine transitioning from page tot page. But, still and excellent book with great photos. Recommended.
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M.N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding reference!
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2013
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This book is the ultimate in RN battleships of the First World War...the line drawings, color artwork and photos are outstanding. The Amazon price is also 30% less than the price a local specialty bookstore was charging.
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Tadeusz s.
5.0 out of 5 stars Najlepsza Książka wtyk temacie i kropka.
Reviewed in Poland on June 1, 2022
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Świetne zdjęcia (duże i czytelne),masa informacji i schematów. Po zakupie tej pozycji odrazy biorę wszystko sygnowane RA BURT.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Klasse!
Reviewed in Germany on December 28, 2019
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Wie ich schon über das 1. Band "British Battleships 1889-1904" geschrieben habe: ein klasse Buch mit
detaillierten Beschreibungen und Skizzen und einem grandiosen Bildmaterial, in hervorragender Qualität!
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birchden
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2017
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Anyone who is interested in the Royal Navy in ww1 will find this a most useful companion to any account of contemporary naval operations, as well as being a most interesting work in its own right.

There is all the detail that most amateur historians could ever want, along with an authoritative text and photos that are as good as anyone could reasonably expect from more than 100 years ago, when only a few had cameras and the only way to get a really good image was to have a professional photographer lug around a heavy glass-plate camera and tripod.

Yes, there are minor quibbles about the way that many plans and certain photos are carried across two pages, but these are really minor in relation to all the obvious strengths of this work, which places years of research and all sorts of hard-to-get information the reader's hands at the click of a mouse.

It also has to be said that at less than £30 (Oct 2017) it also represents very good value for money, especially when a Sunday paper chock-full of piffle and adverts doesn't leave much change out of three pounds!

If you only buy one book on British battleships in ww1, this is certainly the one to have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifico
Reviewed in Italy on December 10, 2016
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All'altezza delle aspettative, veramente un libro magnifico! Libro completo, interessante, indispensabile nella biblioteca di ogni amante della storia del mare ..
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ALSACO
5.0 out of 5 stars livre sur les cuirassés et ballecruisers anglais 1ere GM
Reviewed in France on January 14, 2013
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livre de référence détaillant chaque classe de cuirassé et battlecruisers anglais depuis le Dreadnought jusqu'au Hood
avec plans , nombreuses photos
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