This book recalls 50 of the greatest naval battles to have been fought since medieval times, examining why they took place, who was in command and what impact t

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 t

Naval warfare is the unsung hero of ancient Greek military history, often overshadowed by the more glorified land battles. Owen Rees looks to redress the balanc

From thunderous broadsides traded between wooden sailing ships on Lake Erie, to the carrier battles of World War II, to the devastating high-tech action in the

The major naval powers—Britain, America, Russia, and Japan—have all played a part in the theater of war at sea over the last one hundred years. Naval fighti