Battleships Yamato and Musashi
Battleships Yamato and Musashi is a detailed visual study of the largest battleships ever built. This digital PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase. It offers more than 1,020 scale drawings and 350 colour 3D views.
The book examines the design, construction, wartime modifications, and service of these Imperial Japanese Navy ships. Rare onboard photographs and detailed line artwork support the technical narrative.
Battleships Yamato and Musashi: Book Overview
Janusz Skulski and Stefan Draminski present a comprehensive portrait of Yamato and her sister ship Musashi. The work combines updated research, archival material, and new 3D visualisations. It belongs to the Anatomy of The Ship series.
The contents cover general arrangements, hull structure, superstructure, rig, armament, fire control, fittings, aircraft, and boats. A summary of service and a section on the ships at sea are also included.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- More than 1,020 perspective line artworks and 350 colour 3D views
- Detailed drawings of hull structure, superstructure, armament, and fire control
- A design history with wartime modifications and service summaries
- Rare onboard photographs of Yamato and Musashi
- Sections covering aircraft, boats, fittings, rig, and the author’s construction model
- A closing look at the remains of Yamato and Musashi
Why This Book Matters
Battleships Yamato and Musashi preserve knowledge of ships whose official documentation was destroyed before the Japanese surrender. The authors used archival photographs, navy yard documents, and modern expeditions to recover this history. The result is an important reference for naval historians and model makers.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 100.9 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 338 |
| Publisher | Conway (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc) |
| Publication Date | 2017 |
| Electronic Edition | 2017 |
| Series | Anatomy of The Ship |
| ISBN-10 | 1472832248 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1472832245 |
| ISBN (Hardback) | 978-1-8448-6317-4 |
| ISBN (ePDF) | 978-1-8448-6319-8 |
| ISBN (ePUB) | 978-1-8448-6318-1 |
| Illustrator | Stefan Draminski |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Reviews | 314 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #873,221 in Books |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. You will receive access immediately after purchase.
The PDF can be opened on compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard PDF readers.
FAQ
How do I receive my download? Your digital PDF is available immediately after purchase.
Will a physical book be shipped? No, this listing is for a digital download only.
Which devices are supported? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop, mobile, and most reading applications.
Begin your study of these iconic battleships with this detailed digital reference.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| File Size (Bytes) | 105801817 |
|---|---|
| Print Length (Amazon Listing) | 336 pages |
| Publisher (Amazon Listing) | Osprey Publishing |
| Listed Publication Date (Amazon) | January 23, 2018 |
| Review Count | 314 |
| Dimensions (Print Edition) | 10.3 x 1.2 x 9.75 inches |
| Item Weight (Print Edition) | 3.5 pounds |
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