WW2 German Kriegsmarine Battleships 1939-45 Osprey New Vanguard No 71 Used Softcover Reference Book

**WW2 German Kriegsmarine Battleships 1939-45 Osprey New Vanguard No 71 Used Softcover Reference Book** This softcover reference book, “WW2 German Kriegsmarine Battleships 1939-45,” is part of Osprey’s New Vanguard series (No. 71). It provides an overview of German battleships commissioned by the Kriegsmarine during the years 1939 to 1945. Key ships covered include the Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, and Gneisenau, alongside supplementary information on their technical development, armament, armor configurations, and operational service. The book examines design philosophies influenced by interwar naval treaties and reviews the role of battleships within the larger strategy of the German navy during World War II. It features detailed illustrations, schematics, and period photographs intended for reference and study. This used copy is suitable as a factual resource for those interested in naval history or military technology.  Total of 48 pages.