This has to be quite an interesting book, that I was grateful for receiving to review, I suppose because I have a technical drawing background and whilst I might be used to seeing housing plans it made a really treat to see the plans for how a ship is constructed. I think this might only appeal to a limited market but I would say for a change this is an excellent book and made a great change of pace. I have to say a very well done to Andrew Choong, who is the Curator of Historical photos and Ships plans at the National Maritime Museum’s out station the Brass Foundry, so he clearly has the highest expertise for this type of book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would give it a good 4 star rating, mainly because in reality the amount of reading was small due to the nature of the book. Read the full review [link=http://ukhistorianbendavidson.co.uk/cressy-armoured-cruiser]here[/link]
UK Historian

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Well written, well cited, fascinating and heart-breaking book. I confess I had a favorite subject -- given my affection for teenage boys and sailors, I admit to a real soft spot for Chapter 3's George King. But all the stories were wonderful. This book is highly recommended!
NetGalley, Tammy Buchli

The book, impeccably written by Carradice is really a page turner. It is not heavy or too technical. Read the full Italian review [link=https://oldbarbedwire.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-battle-of-tsushima-di-phil-carradice.html?m=0]here[/link]
On The Old Barbed Wire

I think that we need to say from the start that this is a very comprehensive and detailed book about the modern day cruiser, and it contains magnificent detail, information and reference. The book is obviously spilt into a number of chapters such as looking at the birth of cruisers, getting through WWI, and from then on the various chapters look at the cruiser through the various years of development in like 5 – 10 year chunks. This book looks at cruisers from all around the world but it goes into depth about various ships in design, dimension, build, calibre and military firepower. Now I should admit I am no expert on Naval Warfare or the vessels that command the oceans, but I feel after reading through that I have learnt an awful lot, not just about dimensions and types of ship needed but especially in this book a lot about the laws and rules of building a fleet. This book most certainly reads and feels like a definitive and important book, written by an author Robert C. Stern who.. Read more
UK Historian

Stephen Wynn's The Lancastria Tragedy provides firsthand accounts of what happened during the lead up to the maritime disaster of June 1940 as well as the aftermath. It is a well researched book. I only wish we could find out more about those who were lost. After reading this book, I am even more determined to reading the materials that will be released regarding this matter in 2040. Is there any way we can petition to have them released sooner? Overall, this is an interesting subject matter, the writing is solid, and I give the book a 4/5.
NetGalley, Kelly Byrd