WW2 US USN USS San Francisco A Technical History Used Softcover Reference Book

WW2 US USN USS San Francisco: A Technical History is a used softcover reference book that examines the detailed service history of the USS San Francisco (CA-38), a New Orleans-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy. This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the vessel’s technical specifications, modifications, operational roles, and combat engagements during World War II. The book includes diagrams, photographs, and appendices that document the cruiser’s construction, armament, armor, radar systems, and crew accommodations. It situates the USS San Francisco within the broader context of naval warfare in the Pacific Theater, detailing its participation in major actions such as the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. Intended for historians, modelers, and collectors, this reference offers factual data and visual documentation relevant to the ship’s development and wartime contributions. The book’s condition is used, with typical signs of prior handling, and is suitable for research or archival collections related to military history and naval engineering.  Total of 97 pages.