H.M.S. Rodney

H.M.S. Rodney
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Publisher : Pen & Sword
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 1848848706
ISBN-13 : 9781848848702
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Book Synopsis H.M.S. Rodney by : Iain Ballantyne

Download or read book H.M.S. Rodney written by Iain Ballantyne and published by Pen & Sword. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second World War battleship HMS Rodney achieved lasting fame for her role in destroying the pride of Hitler's navy, the mighty Bismarck in a thrilling duel. The Rodney carrying the largest guns ever mounted in a British warship finally succeeded in turning her adversary into twisted metal and so removed a major threat to the Atlantic convoy routes so vital to the survival of the Nation and the war effort. This splendid book traces not only this mighty battleship's career in detail but describes the careers of all the ships carrying the name.


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