{"product_id":"9781472836304-british-amphibious-assault-ships","title":"British Amphibious Assault Ships","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Suez to the Falklands and the present day\u003cbr\u003eFrom the first 'commando carriers' to the legendary Fearless class and the later generation, this title explores the capabilities, roles, and history of the Royal Navy's frontline amphibious assault ships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmphibious assault ships have been at the centre of nearly all of Britain’s expeditionary campaigns since World War II, from the Suez crisis of 1956 to operations as far afield as Borneo (1963–66), the Falklands (1982), Sierra Leone (2000) and Iraq (2003).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn major operations such as Suez and the Falklands, the use of amphibious assault ships was essential to the military success of the campaigns. The Suez Crisis saw two of the Royal Navy's former light fleet carriers converted into 'commando carriers' to specialise in amphibious warfare. In the 1960s these were followed by the famous Fearless class ships – the first purpose-built amphibious assault ships in the Royal Navy. With an internal dock, headquarters capability, and multiple landing craft, these 'Landing Platform Docks' were built to project power around the world. When the Falklands were invaded, HMS \u003ci\u003eFearless \u003c\/i\u003ewas the key to the successful landing in San Carlos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1990s, a new generation was ordered: the helicopter carrier HMS \u003ci\u003eOcean\u003c\/i\u003e and the Albion class LPDs. In the 2010s, \u003ci\u003eOcean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlbion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBulwark\u003c\/i\u003e were the largest fighting ships of the Royal Navy and acted as the navy’s flagships, as well as being perhaps the most versatile ships in the navy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title is an essential guide to British Amphibious Assault Ships across the decades, from the mighty \u003ci\u003eFearless\u003c\/i\u003e to the \u003ci\u003eAlbion\u003c\/i\u003e. Packed with full-colour illustrations, contemporary photography, and detailed analysis, this definitive work explores the history, development, and deployment of the Royal Navy’s front line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40944587472993,"sku":"9781472836304","price":12.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_33147514.jpg?v=1748581034","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781472836304-british-amphibious-assault-ships","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}