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British and Commonwealth Warship Camouflage of WWI Vol. 3 - Cruisers and Minelayers

By: Naval Institute Press

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Historical Books (Naval Institute Press)


Product Info

Title
British and Commonwealth Warship Camouflage of WWI Vol. 3 - Cruisers and Minelayers
Category
Author
Malcolm George Wright
Publish Year
2016
Pages
192
Dimensions
10.25x8x.75"
NKG Part #
2148193798
Type
Hardcover

Description

During World War II navies developed low visibility, horizontal and vertical surface camouflage for their ships. The camouflage served to reduce the visibility of the ships by blending them in with the sea. It also made the identity of the ship confusing by applying more obtrusive patterns. In this the third volume by maritime artist Malcolm Wright, both the official and unofficial paint schemes that adorned the cruisers and minelayers of the Royal Navy and Commonwealth are depicted in detail. Where possible both sides of the ship are depicted, and there are multiple images of the ships where armament or equipment changes had a fundamental impact on a ship's appearance.