Description
In the history of civilizations, sea power has always played a preponderant role. This symbol of a nation's scientific and military genius has very often been the deciding factor during major conflicts, putting the names of several clashes down into legend. With this collection, Jean-Yves Delitte and Giuseppe Baiguera plunge you into the heart of three of the twentieth century's greatest naval battles.
Tsushima. Japan's long history of isolationism came to an end in 1853 under the threat of naval gunfire. Newly opened to the world, Japan found itself to be weak and subject to the whims of larger nations. What followed was decades of industrialization and modernization as Japan sought to catch up to advanced nations and control its own destiny. In 1905, when Japan's expansionist policies clashed with the Russian Empire's over Korea, Japan was poised to flex its muscle and stun the world using the same naval supremacy that opened its borders half a century earlier.
Jutland. May 31, 1916. After waiting more than two years and with several missed opportunities, the British Royal Navy and the German Kaiserliche Marine are preparing to confront one another in the North Sea, off the Danish coast of Jutland. This will be the final great confrontation of World War I by sea and, probably, one of the greatest epic battles in the history of seafaring. Despite their heavy losses, which are greater than the Germans', the English reaffirm their naval supremacy over the seas of the world, and Germany, all too conscious of having escaped disaster, will opt to confine the majority of its ships to its ports.
Midway. War has been raging since September 1, 1939. It has spread like the black plague in the Middle Ages, contaminating every person and every land. A wretched epidemic that nothing seems to be able to counter. Even the United States of America is engulfed by the winds of war setting the world afire. Ill-prepared and with undermanned military forces, the world's leading industrial power is on the edge of a precipice when, in June 1942, in the middle of the Pacific, on the minuscule, isolated atoll of Midway, the most extraordinary carrier battle will unfold.
About the Author
An official "Painter of the Fleet" and a full member of France's independent Acadamie des Arts & Sciences de la Mer (Academy of Arts & Sciences of the Sea), Jean-Yves Delitte is an architect and designer by training. His first comic book stories appeared in the legendary weekly magazine Tintin. His great love for the open seas allows him to display the entirety of his talent through the creation of veritable naval frescoes.
Born in 1970, Giuseppe Baiguerahas been teaching at the Scuola Internazionale du Comics (Academy of Visual Arts and New Media) in Brescia, Italy since 2009. In 2011, he published Ecoguard, a volume distributed in schools to build ecological awareness. In 2012, he contracted with Kawama Editions for Mozambique Blues, a tribute to classic adventure comic books. He lives in Brescia, Italy.
Reviews
The ships are drawn with great detail.... The coloring is beautiful and vibrant." -The Graphic Library
"This is an immersive tour of war at sea in the twentieth century that brings readers alongside sailors and pilots in the battles that shaped the modern world. Delitte and Baiguera are masters of the form, crafting elaborate comics art to recreate time and place in ways that will transport, teach, and thrill you." -Jeff Parker (James Bond: Origin, X-men First Class, The Hulk and Batman '66)
"I'm not sure that there's ever been a more beautiful book about the ugliness of war. Jean-Yves Delitte and Giuseppe Baiguera have crafted stories that combine heroism, tragedy, humanity, and sheer technical brilliance. We don't make nearly enough comics this good." -Ron Marz, comic writer, Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Marvel vs. DC
"Great Naval Battles of the Twentieth Century delivers a multi-dimensional view of naval history. Dramatic illustrations capture the might and majesty of warships in combat with a narrative composed of vivid moments that illuminate the complex background of these affairs as well as the hopes and fears of the participants, from admirals to stokers, and the loved ones left onshore. It is a work to inspire interest in and further research into these climatic events that greatly influenced the outcome of the last century's major wars." -Vincent P. O'Hara, author of Six Victories: North Africa, Malta, and the Mediterranean Convoy War, November 1941-March 1942
Book Information
ISBN 9781682475249
Author Jean-Yves Delitte
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Naval Institute Press
Publisher Naval Institute Press
Weight(grams) 545g
Tsushima. Japan's long history of isolationism came to an end in 1853 under the threat of naval gunfire. Newly opened to the world, Japan found itself to be weak and subject to the whims of larger nations. What followed was decades of industrialization and modernization as Japan sought to catch up to advanced nations and control its own destiny. In 1905, when Japan's expansionist policies clashed with the Russian Empire's over Korea, Japan was poised to flex its muscle and stun the world using the same naval supremacy that opened its borders half a century earlier.
Jutland. May 31, 1916. After waiting more than two years and with several missed opportunities, the British Royal Navy and the German Kaiserliche Marine are preparing to confront one another in the North Sea, off the Danish coast of Jutland. This will be the final great confrontation of World War I by sea and, probably, one of the greatest epic battles in the history of seafaring. Despite their heavy losses, which are greater than the Germans', the English reaffirm their naval supremacy over the seas of the world, and Germany, all too conscious of having escaped disaster, will opt to confine the majority of its ships to its ports.
Midway. War has been raging since September 1, 1939. It has spread like the black plague in the Middle Ages, contaminating every person and every land. A wretched epidemic that nothing seems to be able to counter. Even the United States of America is engulfed by the winds of war setting the world afire. Ill-prepared and with undermanned military forces, the world's leading industrial power is on the edge of a precipice when, in June 1942, in the middle of the Pacific, on the minuscule, isolated atoll of Midway, the most extraordinary carrier battle will unfold.
About the Author
An official "Painter of the Fleet" and a full member of France's independent Acadamie des Arts & Sciences de la Mer (Academy of Arts & Sciences of the Sea), Jean-Yves Delitte is an architect and designer by training. His first comic book stories appeared in the legendary weekly magazine Tintin. His great love for the open seas allows him to display the entirety of his talent through the creation of veritable naval frescoes.
Born in 1970, Giuseppe Baiguerahas been teaching at the Scuola Internazionale du Comics (Academy of Visual Arts and New Media) in Brescia, Italy since 2009. In 2011, he published Ecoguard, a volume distributed in schools to build ecological awareness. In 2012, he contracted with Kawama Editions for Mozambique Blues, a tribute to classic adventure comic books. He lives in Brescia, Italy.
Reviews
The ships are drawn with great detail.... The coloring is beautiful and vibrant." -The Graphic Library
"This is an immersive tour of war at sea in the twentieth century that brings readers alongside sailors and pilots in the battles that shaped the modern world. Delitte and Baiguera are masters of the form, crafting elaborate comics art to recreate time and place in ways that will transport, teach, and thrill you." -Jeff Parker (James Bond: Origin, X-men First Class, The Hulk and Batman '66)
"I'm not sure that there's ever been a more beautiful book about the ugliness of war. Jean-Yves Delitte and Giuseppe Baiguera have crafted stories that combine heroism, tragedy, humanity, and sheer technical brilliance. We don't make nearly enough comics this good." -Ron Marz, comic writer, Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Marvel vs. DC
"Great Naval Battles of the Twentieth Century delivers a multi-dimensional view of naval history. Dramatic illustrations capture the might and majesty of warships in combat with a narrative composed of vivid moments that illuminate the complex background of these affairs as well as the hopes and fears of the participants, from admirals to stokers, and the loved ones left onshore. It is a work to inspire interest in and further research into these climatic events that greatly influenced the outcome of the last century's major wars." -Vincent P. O'Hara, author of Six Victories: North Africa, Malta, and the Mediterranean Convoy War, November 1941-March 1942
Book Information
ISBN 9781682475249
Author Jean-Yves Delitte
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Naval Institute Press
Publisher Naval Institute Press
Weight(grams) 545g
Details
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Tsushima, Jutland, Midway |
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Naval Institute Press |
