Product Description

'The Mighty Hood', as she became known, was launched in 1918 to much public acclaim. She was a magnificent ship: 860ft long and displacing 42,100 tons, Hood was one of the fastest capital ships in the world. Hood's peacetime role took her on goodwill visits around the world. When war came in 1939, however, after 21 years without a major refit the Hood was in no shape to face Germany's modern, better armoured battleships. In action with the Bismarck on 24 May 1941, she exploded and sank with the loss of all but three of her crew. Roger Chesneau's book investigates this tragic story, providing a lively mix of technical data and historical narrative.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #173735 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07-25
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Synopsis
'The Mighty Hood', as she became known, was launched in 1918 to much public acclaim. She was a magnificent ship: 860ft long and displacing 42,100 tons, Hood was one of the fastest capital ships in the world. Hood's peacetime role took her on goodwill visits around the world. When war came in 1939, however, after 21 years without a major refit the Hood was in no shape to face Germany's modern, better armoured battleships. In action with the Bismarck on 24 May 1941, she exploded and sank with the loss of all but three of her crew. Roger Chesneau's book investigates this tragic story, providing a lively mix of technical data and historical narrative.

About the Author
Roger Chesneau is a naval and military author of some distinction; his book AIRCRAFT CARRIERS OF THE WORLD has never been bettered. He works in publishing and has edited and designed any number of military and naval books.

Customer Reviews

At sea, gone, but not forgotten
The author shows, more than he tells in words, through the selection of photographs he has chosen here, why the loss of HMS Hood was such a grievous blow, coming as it did at a low point for Britain in the conduct of the war. A coffee table book if you like, but not a comfortable one. The author lovingly concentrates all his efforts on this beloved ship, minimising the involvement of the enemy ships in this sad, but all too true story. A fitting monument, if a book can be that, to those men who sailed in Hood on her last voyage. The book comes with a superb bibliography. Highly recommended.

Another Roger Chesneau classic!
Roger Chesneau has once again produced a book which should appeal to both technical and general readers - there is a wealth of detail that enhances a very readable narrative. Visually very well laid out, there are a lots of photographs, maps and diagrams. A gripping story.

An Excellent Book
Roger Chesneau has done an excellent job of producing a book which should appeal to both the technical and leisure reader - his narrative style covers all the detail well and still makes a gripping read! There is a wealth of illustrations, maps and diagrams and the book is a visual pleasure.