As featured in
The Bookseller

As featured in
The Bookseller

Illustrated with a lot of archive photos throughout the book, including when in civilian service in the final sections. As well as their own story, it also influenced the famous Liberty Ship program in the USA, with their mass production techniques as well as various design elements and use of welded construction rather than rivets. A really interesting story I had not appreciated before, and packed with detail, especially on their service in both war and peace. Another excellent naval reference from Seaforth Publications, part of Pen & Sword. Read the full review [link=https://www.militarymodelscenenew.com/book-reviews-1/The-Ocean-Class-of-the-Second-World-War]here[/link]
Military Model Scene

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Cher Ami, Great War Special Interest Group Newsletter - July 2022

It covers the development of all the underwater weapons listed, from the early days when the danger and needs were realised, up to the end of the Second World War. by John Lambert. It tells how a small group of far sighted officers, engineers and scientists engaged with the problems and found solutions. Depth charges and mines form the bulk of the story, particularly the problem of creating a firing mechanism that could withstand being dropped in the sea, and then trigger at the correct time. Safety mechanisms to prevent the ship deploying the weapon became rather important! The establishment of the specialist departments and bases dealing with these weapons is covered in detail. The expansion of them during the Second World War is detailed and shows just how important this work was. There are copies of original line drawing s and sketches showing the various mechanisms. These are interesting. Overall, it is a well told story covering a topic that gets little attention.
Battleship