The Battleship Yamato (Anatomy of the Ship)
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The Battleship Yamato (Anatomy of the Ship) by Skulski, Janusz (Hardcover)

Dedicated annual survey of naval developments. Includes news, comment and latest illustrations. For anyone with an interest in contemporary naval affairs, whether an enthusiast or a defence professional, this annual has become required reading.

Equipped with the largest guns and heaviest armor and having the greatest displacement of any ship ever built, the Yamato proved to be a formidable opponent to the U.S.

Pacific Fleet in World War II. This classic in the Anatomy of the Ship series contains a full description of the design and construction of the battleship including wartime modifications, and a career history.

This is followed by a substantial pictorial section with rare onboard views of Yamato and her sister ship, a comprehensive portfolio of more than 600 perspective and three-view drawings, and 30 photographs.

Such a thorough work is sure to impress modelmakers, ship enthusiasts, and naval historians.

Naval Institute Press (1988)

The copy available for sale is second-hand, but in excellent condition.

192 pages, 25.8cm x 24.8cm

R200.00