{"product_id":"battleship-new-jersey","title":"Battleship New Jersey","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781682475676\u003cbr\u003eFormat: With dust jacket\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2025\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Naval Institute Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBattleship New Jersey: The Complete History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eoffers the complete history of this long-storied ship from its keel laying in 1940, across all major naval conflicts of the 20th Century from WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and into the Persian Gulf. Driven by compelling new interviews with those who served on the NJ, this volume will be a major draw for readers of battleship design, WWII naval combat in the Pacific, and modern naval warfare.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBattleship New Jersey: The Complete History\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply detailed account of one of the world's most famous and decorated battleships. This new edition builds upon the 1986 original, incorporating the ship's service from 1986 to 1991, her final decommissioning, and her transformation into a world-class museum and memorial in Camden, New Jersey, in 2001. Author Paul Stillwell, who served on the ship, presents a narrative rooted in the personal stories of more than two hundred crew members. His research included interviews with thirteen of the ship's nineteen commanding officers. Through these men's recollections, readers will witness a firsthand perspective of life on board this legendary vessel, fostering a deep appreciation for the camaraderie and challenges faced by her sailors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story begins with the ship's genesis, from her design and construction at the Philadelphia Navy Yard to her historic launch on December 7, 1942-exactly one year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Commissioned in 1943, \u003ci\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e arrived in the Pacific in 1944. During her World War II service, she defended aircraft carriers, conducted shore bombardments, and served as Adm. William F. H\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ALLIANCE DIST - SF","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41859719528581,"sku":"PR433606","price":258.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_TTG7L0238B9E.jpg?v=1789107566","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.co.nz\/products\/battleship-new-jersey","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}