MMP Books 58778 Maritime: The Naval War of Pacific, 1879-1884 EN

MMP Books 58778 Maritime: The Naval War of Pacific, 1879-1884 EN is a unique historical publication that thoroughly analyzes the naval struggles during one of the most important wars in South America – the War of the Pacific (1879-1884). This richly illustrated, English-language volume is an extensive, 160-page compendium of knowledge for modelers, historians, and maritime enthusiasts. The book is published in a practical, large A4 format and in soft cover, making it user-friendly when working on models or as a source of inspiration for diorama projects.

• Historical period: War of the Pacific (1879-1884), a conflict between Chile and the alliance of Peru and Bolivia.
• Applications: Warfare on the coastal waters and ports of South America, naval battles at Iquique, Punta Gruesa, Angamos, and other famous engagements of the ironclad warship era.
• Contents: Detailed historical description of naval operations, commanders' biographies, technical specifications of ships, scaled plans and illustrations, as well as archival and original drawings of warships.
• Countries and fleets: Chilean Navy, Peruvian Navy, and Bolivian vessels.
• Material: High-standard printed paper publication, supplemented with numerous illustrations and technical plans.
• Product category: Specialist/modeling book for those building model warships or historical dioramas.
• Recommendation: Especially recommended for modelers building ships in 1/700, 1/350, or 1/200 scales, as well as historical reenactors and fans of naval military history.
• Level of difficulty for use as a modeling source: 1/5 — the book is ideal for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts of modeling and history.

Thanks to unique source materials, detailed drawings, and in-depth analysis of tactical and technical operations, MMP Books 58778 Maritime: The Naval War of Pacific, 1879-1884 EN provides inspiration for building authentic models and dioramas and helps to better understand the complexity of 19th-century naval warfare. Its high substantive value makes it a valuable addition to any modeler's or maritime historian's library.