Battleship "Washington". Hero of the Battle of Guadalcanal
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By the time the battleship "Washington" (USS Washington) and its sister ship "North Carolina" entered service, they were the most powerful artillery ships in the world and the only fast battleships in the US Navy. "Washington" began its combat service in the northern waters, where it sought to confront the Kriegsmarine, including the famous battleship "Tirpitz". However, it gained the title of the most renowned American battleship in battles in the Pacific Ocean, where it was successfully used as a anti-aircraft shield for aircraft carriers and in numerous operations to shell coastal targets. On the night of November 14-15, 1942, "Washington" forever inscribed its name in the history of World War II when it inflicted fatal damage to the battleship "Kirishima", causing the Japanese Imperial Fleet ship to sink. This battle, according to American admirals and military analysts themselves, allowed the United States to win the decisive battle for Guadalcanal, which ultimately led to the defeat and surrender of Japan. The new book by the leading specialist in the history of the US Navy tells in detail the history of the creation, construction, service, and combat use of the battleship "Washington" for the first time in domestic literature. The edition is illustrated with exclusive drawings and photographs (including color ones).
Author:
Author:Victor Chausov
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Science & Math
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Dimensions:
Dimensions:26x20x1.5 cm
Series:
Series:War at Sea
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-9955-1098-7
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