I would like to offer a review of the new book "Bismarck: Pride of the German Navy" written by John Asmussen.
Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78155-039-7
This is a hardbound book, 238 pages, $70 marked on inside cover.
The author is well known in many circles for his knowledge of the Bismarck. Besides several articles, an excellent web site and being a resource for historians, museums and collectors Mr. Asmussen was also asked by James Cameron to take part in his documentary on the Bismarck and actually participated on several dives to the wreck site.
The main divisions of the book deal with a history of Otto von Bismarck and the previous ships bearing his name; design and construction; fitting out and preparation for operations; and detailed description of the Battle of the Denmark Strait.
This is followed by several chapters on the technical aspects of the ship which describe various ship's systems and construction details.
There is an extensive appendix dealing with personalities attached to the ship, survivors, Prinz Eugen and U-556, etc.
The above description is very superficial as this volume is jam packed with information. It is heavily illustrated with period photos, detail drawings, 3-D renderings and extensively researched color drawings of liveries worn by the Bismarck through her career.
In my opinion this is the best single volume on the Bismarck and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history of this ship.
Please note that I have no connection to the author or publisher.
JAndrew
Publisher: Fonthill Media Ltd. ISBN 978-1-78155-039-7
This is a hardbound book, 238 pages, $70 marked on inside cover.
The author is well known in many circles for his knowledge of the Bismarck. Besides several articles, an excellent web site and being a resource for historians, museums and collectors Mr. Asmussen was also asked by James Cameron to take part in his documentary on the Bismarck and actually participated on several dives to the wreck site.
The main divisions of the book deal with a history of Otto von Bismarck and the previous ships bearing his name; design and construction; fitting out and preparation for operations; and detailed description of the Battle of the Denmark Strait.
This is followed by several chapters on the technical aspects of the ship which describe various ship's systems and construction details.
There is an extensive appendix dealing with personalities attached to the ship, survivors, Prinz Eugen and U-556, etc.
The above description is very superficial as this volume is jam packed with information. It is heavily illustrated with period photos, detail drawings, 3-D renderings and extensively researched color drawings of liveries worn by the Bismarck through her career.
In my opinion this is the best single volume on the Bismarck and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history of this ship.
Please note that I have no connection to the author or publisher.
JAndrew
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