The history and evolution of the battleship, an international directory of 150 ships, with specifications, and illustrated with 500 photographs.

This title examines the evolution of battleships prior to HMS Dreadnought in the early 20th century. It provides accounts of the operations in which these vessels played a crucial role, the commanders in charge, and the people instrumental in their design. More than 200 photographs, illustrations and diagrams bring the history to life.

Examining the many amazing ships that have existed worldwide. It includes the main battles or operations in which the ships have taken part. Each ship is illustrated with photos sourced from around the world with technical details included. A must-have reference book for everyone interested in the ships that have helped make history.

A comprehensive chronological directory of battleships and cruisers, featuring over 400 warships with specifications, details of construction, function and history. This meticulously researched and illustrated book contains a unique collection of more than 1200 photographs, providing enthusiasts and historians with in-depth knowledge about these history-making ships.

Chronicles the history of the 324 classes of battleships and battlecruisers. Includes technical and performance data.

By the acclaimed author of Destroyers of World War Two, this book is a fully illustrated and highly detailed overview of the capital ships that saw action in the last war. Compiled with the assistance of naval authorities and experts from around the world, it includes not only detailed descriptions of the ships' armament and armour, full technical specifications, date of construction, service and engagement record, but also accounts of the ultimate fate of the ships.

This is the most comprehensive and authoritative single volume encyclopedia yet published of World War Two destroyers - over 2,500 of them.

A reference to the ideological, military, political, biographical, and social topics surrounding World War II, which is often considered the pivotal event of the twentieth century.