Stratus 49012 Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019 Volume Two EN – book in English

Stratus 49012 Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019 Volume Two EN is a unique English-language publication dedicated to all enthusiasts of naval history and modelers interested in United States warships. This book is the second volume of an excellent series documenting the development and evolution of the US Navy's surface forces from the late 19th century to the present day, with special focus on battleships and monitors known as the “New Navy.”

Stratus Publishing has gathered extensive historical, technical, and illustrative knowledge. The described volume focuses on battleships and monitors serving in the US Navy from 1883–2019, covering:

• detailed technical data for each class and unit, including: displacement, armament, propulsion, armor
• individual historical notes for each ship, describing the circumstances of ordering, service, modifications, and post-war fate
• over a hundred high-quality archival and contemporary photographs, previously unpublished in available modeling publications
• comprehensive comparative tables for easier comparison of ship parameters from different eras

The “Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy” series is an essential addition for both naval historians and modelers building replicas of American battleships from the “New Navy” period of the late 19th century, through world conflicts, up to the Cold War and modern technologies. Product category: modeling literature, historical album. The book is printed on high-quality paper, with an attractive graphic design and durable binding.

We recommend this book to all modelers working with plastic or resin ship models in 1/350, 1/700, 1/200 scale – both beginners and advanced hobbyists. It is also a valuable source of knowledge for re-enactors and those preparing dioramas or historical models. Book difficulty level as an auxiliary tool: 1/5 (accessible to everyone, regardless of experience).

Stratus 49012 Fighting Ships of the U.S. Navy 1883-2019 Volume Two is a practical guide for model construction and an excellent source of inspiration and knowledge about American battleships and monitors from the period: from the “New Navy” through World War II to modern times. A must-have edition for connoisseurs of modeling and US Navy history!