HMS Rodney

Slayer of the Bismarck and D-Day Saviour

Nonfiction, History, Military, Naval, World War II
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Author: Ballantyne, Ian ISBN: 9781783035069
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: October 24, 2012
Imprint: Pen and Sword Maritime Language: English
Author: Ballantyne, Ian
ISBN: 9781783035069
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: October 24, 2012
Imprint: Pen and Sword Maritime
Language: English

The Second World War battleship HMS Rodney achieved lasting fame for her role in destroying the pride of Hitlers navy, the mighty Bismarck in a thrilling duel. The Rodney carrying the largest guns ever mounted in a British warship finally succeeded in turning her adversary into twisted metal and so removed a major threat to the Atlantic convoy routes so vital to the survival of the Nation and the war effort.This splendid book traces not only this mighty battleships career in detail but describes the careers of all the ships carrying the name.

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The Second World War battleship HMS Rodney achieved lasting fame for her role in destroying the pride of Hitlers navy, the mighty Bismarck in a thrilling duel. The Rodney carrying the largest guns ever mounted in a British warship finally succeeded in turning her adversary into twisted metal and so removed a major threat to the Atlantic convoy routes so vital to the survival of the Nation and the war effort.This splendid book traces not only this mighty battleships career in detail but describes the careers of all the ships carrying the name.

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