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Plenty of raw data to chew on........2007-06-08
Better diagrams with arrows pointing to features would be
most helpful. Photos with overlayed arrows would help too.
Author assumes reader has more knowledge than me. I'm just
a beginner and need more help in understanding the complex
nature of the ships.
The information in the book is all grade A material but just
a bit over my head the way it is presented.
If my interest persists I will someday give the book a higher
recommendation.
THE BEST VOLUME COVERING THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF U.S. BATTLESHIP DEVELOPMENT.......2006-06-08
FIRST THOUGHTS: SIMILAR TO "BRITISH BATTLESHIPS OF WW2", by RAVEN & ROBERTS
Very similar in scope and organizational structure to Alan Raven's and John Robert's, "British Battleships of World War 2". Incidentally, Alan Raven is co-credited with supplying the 'ship plans' for this book. Naturally, this book covers an entirely different fleet, so the two volumes are ideal companions on my bookshelf.
IN A NUTSHELL: CONCISE + DETAILED + INTERESTING + ILLUSTRATED = HIGH UTILITY
This interesting design history includes 'all' U.S. Battleship designs [as well as proposed designs and proposed classes]. This history begins [actually begins on page 405 - appendix 1] with the civil war and post civil war monitors. From chapter 1, "THE PRE-DREADNOUGHTS", through chapter 15, "THE MONTANA CLASS", the book proceeds in linear fashion, with new chapter introducing and examing a new and improved [hopefully] class of Battleships.
NOT JUST THE FINISHED GOODS -
In each chapter's discussion, many alternative designs, as well as, the reasons for choicing one design over another is lucidly explored. Some people may feel this is extraneous, however, this excercise gives the reader a better grasp of what determines how well a Battleship will function according to both its anticipated roles, and reality. For instance, the requirement for air-defences was something that was indeed planned for on an ongoing and increasing basis since world war 1. However, until the second world war demonstrated the actual requirements, air-defense system designs were inadequate, having designs based on earlier assumptions that continuously underestimated the effectiveness of aircraft against heavy ships.
BOTTOM LINE: NORMAN FRIEDMAN & THE NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS = CLASSIC MUST HAVE VOLUME
"U.S. Battleships: An Illustrated Design History", by Norman Friedman skillfully and palatably provide the reader with the insight to grasp, 'WHAT THE BATTLESHIPS' PURPOSE IS', 'HOW BATTLESHIPS FUNCTION', and 'THE COMPONENTS THAT PRODUCE THAT FUNCTION'. In essence, after reading this book carefully, the reader armed with an enhanced grasp of the topics, may find an interest in designing ships and reading a lot more on the subject.
ALSO RECOMMENDED:
-* "BRITISH BATTLESHIPS OF WORLD WAR 2", by Alan Raven and John Roberts, 1976
-* "U.S. AIRCRAFT CARRIERS, AN ILLUSTRATED DESIGN HISTORY", NORMAN FRIEDMAN, 1983
US Battleships: An Illustrated History.......2006-02-25
This is the most comprehensive volume on the history of the American Battleship I have ever read. The plates are very descriptive and informative and the subject matter is covered in depth with detail I had never read before.
I would say this is best volume on the subject.
Les Williamson
Full of detail and unexpected nuggets.......2004-08-02
This is a comprehensive, large volume, with extensive text, line drawings (by Alan Raven) and photos. The prospective purchaser should be aware that a generous portion of the book is given to detailing large numbers of alternative designs - if you are interested only in ships actually built then you might skip over these sections.
Friedman is a fine author, deeply studied in naval affairs and an entertaining read.
A very fine addition to your library.......2003-09-15
I both scratch build models and study US Naval history. This book gives excellent reasons why the US rebuilt its seapower after the 20 suspension of Naval building following the American Civil War.
One of the best parts of this book is Dr. Friedman includes are the "post civil war" monitors in the design history. Monitors are not battleships in a proper sense. However, Dr. Friedman's giving them a seperate chapter does show that he concluded, correctly, that the Monitors were considered capital ships up until the time of the Spanish-American war.
Furthermore, Dr. Friedman pulls no punches regarding the short comings of American ships. In words, American ships are slow and were often 2rd class in design. But, he defends the reasons why the US Navy kept the old triple expansion steam engine rather than going over to the HMS Dreadnought type steam turbines. American ships had severe design limitations imposed by the US Congress and the operational requirements of having to steam far distances to the Southern Pacific area. So, American ships were designed for long distances and economy, not speed. No other navy in the world had such different design requirements forced upon them. The fact of the matter is a small battleship, such as the c. 1910 era USS Michigan, had a greater range than most Royal Navy ships of the same era on much less tonnage. But, the cost of this is the USS Michigan could only steam at 18 knots rather than the 22 knots the typical post Dreadnought Class British Battleship.
Dr. Friedman goes into detail about the problems of the last ten America battleships. The North Carolina class had a bad vibration problem. On paper they looked better than the British KGV class. However, the NC class had vibration problems and powder handling would have been deemed unacceptable by the Royal Navy. Indeed, the powder problems come to haunt America in 1989. The Alabama class was excessively crampted by any standard and that class was seen merely as a war expedient. The Iowa nearly failed as a design because the turret design was not reconciled with the hull design. Bluntly, the turret almost didn't fit on the Iowa and this nearly led to the failure of the class. Also, a torpedo hit on the North Carolina led the US Navy to nearly "blister" the Iowa class. However, the fast battleship's speed would have fallen to 30 knots: the US navy was unwilling to give up the speed for protection.
From a ship scratch building point-of-view, there are few other better publicans than this one. Presently, this writer is working on the USS Kearsarge, launched c. 1900 and modeling fit will be from 1912. Dr. Friedman give reasons for the Kearsarge's ununusual design (and why no other nation followed it) and then why the ship was rebuilt in the 1912 era.
This reviewer didn't mind the lact of follow-up to the end-of-the-battleships. The battleships in 1980 were seen as an inexpensive way to bring back massive firepower into the US Navy. However, the 1989 explosion in the US Iowa was caused by poor powder handling techniques. Also, American logistics could not afford the maintenance costs of the battleships. In addition, technology had passed the guns of the battleships. Modular type warships using evolved US Army MRLS rocket systems may be the future of ship-to-shore attack (litorial conflict). The US Naval Institute publication, "Proceedings" had an extensive article on the demise of return of the Battleship in 2000. Dr. Friedman could only follow up the rebuilding battleships in the 1980s era with the nearly as quick exit of the battleship in the post Gulf War era.
This reviewer is not a US Navy Veteran. However, I have done a fair amount of study of American sea power. Dr. Friedman sets the standard for writing on American Naval Ship design. This review owns four of Dr. Friedmans "Illustrated" series and has read every one of them.
No reader of Dr. Friedman will come away disappointed. Dr. Friedman is an excellent writer.
My only wish to to meet the man in real life. It would be a great honor.
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Late.......2006-03-23
This book took forever to get. I didn't recieve it for a month! Emailed and recieved no responce.
Who knew cats and humans had so much in common?.......2004-06-09
You'll be amazed by the similarities between human and feline anatomy! Once you cut 'em open, they all look pretty much the same. Thanks to this groundbreaking book, it's just a matter of time before we can rely on Fluffy and Mittens for spare organs. (And let me tell you, it's about time those cats started pulling their weight!)
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The Perfect Sidekick To Marieb's 6th Edition Text.......2004-02-01
This laboratory manual is the perfect follow-up to Marieb's 6th Edition for many, many reasons. It not only goes into greater detail about material presented in the book with suggested lab exercises, but also successfully breaks down all the "fluff" into an understandable format. Utilizing the effectiveness of the PhysioEX CD-ROM and the many detailed diagrams which come in a massive abundance, this lab manual is perfectly suitable for anyone looking for an extra reference source to use. Overall there are 46 different exercises which closely mirror the progressing content of the book, along with 46 more practice exercises that're really quizzes over the covered material. The many highlighted phrases and bolded words really help to point out what is most crucial to memorize and (as I've found after taking my first test) really are a big help. All in all I'd have to say this lab manual is nothing short of spectacular - from the way it meticulously guides the student through the actual lab step by step, to the way the information is presented in an understandable manner. The price is pretty reasonable, however the only advice I do have for potential buyers is to try and buy a hardback copy if available. The one I own that came with my text is a spiral-bound paperback and is very susceptible to damage. Nevertheless, if you're not able to find a hardback copy I'd still recommend this to anyone taking Anatomy & Physiology simply for its priceless information.
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Exceptional manual!!!!!.......2001-10-23
This lab manual is a great reference. I highly recommend this manual to anyone in an anatomy or physiology course.I consider this manual my salvation because thanks to it I ranked #1 in my physiology/anatomy course at UCLA.I strongly suggest the purchase of this book in order to be an exceptional student as myself.
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