ISBN Battlecruiser book English Paperback 368 pages

From the pen of multi-million copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman comes a brilliantly epic, high-tension adventure novel set at the height of World War Two. Masterfully atmospheric with expert characterisation, it will have you on the edge of your seat! Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith.
'One of our foremost writers of naval fiction' --
Sunday Times
'Mr Reeman writes with great knowledge about the sea and those who sail on it' --
The Times
'A brilliant read' -- ***** Reader review
'Difficult to put down once started' -- ***** Reader review
'First class' -- ***** Reader review
'Douglas Reeman certainly gets you into story!' -- ***** Reader review
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The Battlecruiser:
in its day, this class of ship was considered one of the great triumphs of the
Royal Navy
, as swift as a destroyer but packing a deadly firepower equal to any ship afloat.
But the ships had one fatal flaw: their armour could be pierced by a single enemy shell.
The Battle of Jutland
exposed this Achilles' heel, then further disasters followed in the next world war with the tragic sinkings of theHoodandRepulse.
1943
- of all her class,
HMSReliantand one other have survived.Relianthas the reputation of a lucky ship, but when
Captain Guy Sherbrooke
joins her, he knows he could be her last captain.
As Britain prepares to invade occupied Europe,Reliantwill be thrown head first into the conflagration.
All those who sail in her know that there can be no half measures: only death or glory awaits HMSReliant.