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The battlecruiser HMS Hood : an illustrated biography, 1916-1941 /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, Bruce, 1967-
Other Authors: Schmid, Thomas, 1964-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Annapolis, Md. : Chatham Publ. ; Naval Institute Press, 2005.
Subjects:
Hood (Battle cruiser)
World War, 1939-1945 > Naval operations.
Battle cruisers > Great Britain.
Great Britain. > Royal Navy.
Table of Contents:
  • Genesis, design and construction
  • A tour of the ship
  • Glory ship
  • Routine, work and rest
  • Life aboard the Hood in colour
  • Disaster and recovery, 1931-1936
  • War clouds, 1936-1939
  • To war
  • The end of glory
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix 1. Admirals, captains, commanders and chaplains by commission
  • Appendix 2. Scheme of complement of HMS Hood, 12 December 1919
  • Appendix 3. Composition and family attachments of HMS Hood, c. 1934
  • Appendix 4. Daily routines in peace and war
  • Chronology, 1915-1941
  • Roll of honour.