This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems.The attractive guide uses information provided by the renowned Jane’s group on over 100 naval vessels used during World War II.Each entry includes the following:A contemporary photographBackground information on the history, appearance and military record of the vesselTechnical specifications such as displacement, armaments, maximum speed and crew complementSo, if you want to know about an Effingham class cruiser, Chiyoda class aircraft carrier or a Fletcher class destroyer, Collins Gem Warships of World War II is the place to look.

More than 6,000 warships are included in this comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's navies during World War II. --Publisher.

The author, a naval historian, reveals the critical elements that determined the war at sea.

Provides a history of fighting ships and major players in world naval operations, from the navies of Great Britain in the late 1800s to the post Cold War vessels used in the Gulf War.