Blake, John
HMS Belfast Pocket Manual
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472827821
- author:
- Blake, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 18 x 12 centimetres (0.20 kg)
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Naval,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
HMS Belfast Pocket Manual by John Blake provides an in-depth look at the Royal Navy light cruiser HMS Belfast. Commissioned in August 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II, the ship played a significant role in several key battles and operations. The manual includes documents that detail the construction of the ship, its wartime service history, and life on board. With over 250,000 visitors annually, HMS Belfast has been part of the Imperial War Museum since 1978. This pocket manual offers a unique insight into the ship's history and is an essential resource for anyone interested in naval history. With 160 pages of detailed information, this manual provides a comprehensive overview of HMS Belfast's service from its launch in 1938 to its decommissioning in 1963.