A chronological history of aircraft carriers, and the airborne vehicles that launch from them, illustrated in over 1100 archive photographs. It features comprehensive directories of important carriers and naval aircraft through history. It includes quotes from military leaders, as well as a technica[...]

This is an illustrated history of aircraft carriers and the naval aircraft that launch from them, from the first airships and zeppelins through to today's modern warships and jets. It features 1,100 wartime and modern identification photographs of the most important aircraft carriers and naval aircr[...]

An illustrated history of destroyers and frigates, from torpedo boat destroyers, corvettes and escort vessels through to the modern ships of the missile age. Features a directory of 250 warships with over 650 identification photographs[...]

This is a complete guide to aircraft carriers, from zeppelin and seaplane carriers to V/STOL and nuclear-powered carriers. It examines the evolution of the aircraft carrier, from the first flights from ships in World War I, developments during the inter-war years and World War II battles such as Pea[...]

Experienced naval historian Bernard Ireland has written a highly readable multi-dimensional portrait of one of the most crucial battles of the Pacific war. Described as the 'greatest sea battle of all', the battle of Leyte Gulf comprised three major naval engagements at Samar, Cape Engano and Suriga[...]