Super-Battleships of World War II: Montana-class, Lion-class, H-class, A-150 and Sovetsky Soyuz-class...

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Mark Stille Mr Paul Wright

Super-Battleships of World War II

Montana-class, Lion-class, H-class, A-150 and Sovetsky Soyuz-class

Mark Stille, Mr Paul Wright

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Osprey
15 April 2023

History; Second World War; Naval forces & warfare; Military & naval ships; Ship design & naval architecture

Series: New Vanguard

An illustrated study of the design, development and eventual fates of the uncompleted

super-battleships intended to be built before and during World War II.

Before the start of World War II, the

battleship was still king, and all the major powers were designing even mightier battleships to

surpass their most modern and powerful classes. But when war broke

out, aircraft carriers would dominate naval warfare, and none of these

monster warships would ever be completed.

In this book, naval expert Mark

Stille uncovers these lost battleships as they are reconstructed with the help of superb new full-colour artwork and photos. The US Navy planned five

Montana-class ships, based on the Iowas but with a heavier main battery and improved

protection, while the Royal Navy began work on three 16in-gun Lion-class fast

battleships. The German Navy began to develop its H-class designs, initially an

improved Bismarck-class which became more fantastical, culminating in the 141,500-ton,

20in-gun H-44. The Japanese A-150 was based on the Yamato-class but with 20.1in

guns, while the 15 ships planned for the USSR’s Sovetsky Soyuz-class would

have rivalled the Montanas in size.

Explaining the design, intended roles and fate of these ships, this is the story of the last super-battleship designs in history.

By: Mark Stille
Illustrated by: Mr Paul Wright
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781472846723
ISBN 10: 1472846729
Series: New Vanguard
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 15 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 35 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific.

Reviews for Super-Battleships of World War II: Montana-class, Lion-class, H-class, A-150 and Sovetsky Soyuz-class

Excellent. Chosen as their Book of the Month. * Ships Monthly * Super-Battleships of World War II is well-written, illustrated and presented, and provides a fascinating insight into the culmination of battleship design. * The Naval Review *