The Encyclopedia of Warships: From World War II to the Present Day


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By: Robert Jackson


Product Description

Ahoy, Sea Dogs and Battleship Historians! Here's a book you're bound to love. The Encyclopedia of Warships is an exciting compendium of more than 300 of the finest battleships, aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, and cruisers ever built.

Each ship is described in great detail and is illustrated with full-color artwork and photographs of the ship in action. You'll learn all about each vessel's design, development, and service record.

It's arranged in chronological order by type of vessel and provides a selective guide to the most important fighting vessels from WWII onward. Naval buffs will especially enjoy the meticulous specification tables featuring information on dimensions, powerplant, performance, armament, speed, and complement. This requisite reference includes legendary grey ladies like the Bismarck and the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Product Details

Hardcover: 448 pages

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (2006-10-09)

Dimensions (H L W): 160 x 1220 x 910

ISBN: 1592236278

EAN: 9781592236275