Encyclopedia Of Naval History

From the beginnings of the age of sail and firearms to the present day, the Encyclopedia of Naval History provides a complete and comprehensive guide to world naval history.

The war at sea was a key aspect of World War II, one that is too-often under-studied. This comprehensive encyclopedia shares current understandings of the struggle to control the seas during that conflict—and it opens our eyes to the reasons sea power continues to be of critical importance today. Scholarly treatment of World War II is constantly changing as new materials inform new interpretations. At the same time, current military operations lead to reevaluation of the tactics and technologies of the past. Marshalling the latest information and insights into this epic conflict, World War II at Sea: An Encyclopedia will enable students and other interested readers to explore specific naval engagements, while also charting the transformation of naval history through innovations in ordnance. In treating the naval aspects of World War II, this two-volume ready reference enhances the understanding of a part of the war that is often overshadowed by the fighting on land and in the air. The encyclopedia focuses on the events, individuals, organizations, and ideas that shaped the world's navies during World War II, as well as the resultant battles that changed naval history. It also covers the numerous innovations that occurred during the conflict and shows how strategies evolved and were executed.

An account of the dramatic events of naval history during the period of its most rapid and exciting developments.

Annotation. A fascinating and detail-filled resource covering naval history from the ancient world to the present.

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.

A comprehensive country-by-country visual directory of more than 260 vessels, with 500 archive photographs.

A former editor of Sea History magazine provides details of over a thousand of the world's most significant and best-known vessels of every size and type. In addition to a short essay about each, he describes its physical characteristics, construction, and history from the drawing board to the scrap yard or museum. He even includes fictional ships such as the African Queen. Includes 16 pages of color plates among over 200 illustrations, article-specific references in addition to a comprehensive bibliography, a chronology, and a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

- The ultimate source book on the life and times of Britain's greatest naval hero - Includes the latest findings and controversies surrounding the famous admiral - Provides an ideal introduction to the world of the Royal Navy at the pinnacle of its success