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

Describes the ships used by the British, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and American navies during World War II

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 vessel

Reproduced from the wartime editions of Jane's All the World's Ships.

This title is an illustrated guide to the development of the aircraft as an instrument of naval power from its inception in the early 20th century to the modern