The book describes the history of the k.(u).k. river-monitors of the Danube, the type of vessel, which stood in the centre of the military thinking of the austro-hungarian leadership as a major part of their Balkan policy, for the first time. On one side the book is a history of armed and armoured vessels on the Danube from the end of the 19th century until the end of the austro-hungarian empire. On the other side a historical review, which shows the strategic importance und history of the ships until after the destruction of the austro-hungarian monarchy. In the last its also a technique-historical book, which views the history, role and sense of this type of ship, based on big knowledge. Many s/w photographs, pictures of maritime paintings, and useful informations for modellers complete this book.

Author: Prasky
Pages: 224
Language: German
Edition: 1
Year of publication: 2004
Dimensions: 21,5 x 28,5 cm
Binding: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50 kg