Antony Preston Libros

Describes warships and naval battles of the twentieth century, from the Russo-Japanese War of 1905 to the Falkland Islands War of 1982.

Originally developed during WWI to fulfill scouting duties for battle fleets, the aircraft carrier became the decisive naval arm in WWII and forever transformed naval warfare. This book is a highly illustrated record of the development of the aircraft carrier from the first successful flight from a deck in 1911 to the nuclear-powered behemoths of the present. The World's Great Aircraft Carriers also explains the technology and tactics of carrier warfare. All the famous ships of WWII and their actions are documented. The most modern carriers, such as those of the powerful Nimitz class, are described. Fully-illustrated with 40 color renderings and cut-aways and 80 color and b/w photos, the book also provides full specifications, including displacement, dimensions, speed, aircraft complement, armament, and electronics.

Describes some of the ships used by the German, Japanese, American, and British navies in World War II and the military strategies that led to the defeat of the Axis powers.

More than 6000 warships are included in this comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's navies during World War II.Compiled from the pages of contemporary editions of Jane's, the world's most authoritative naval reference work, this extraordinary volume presents photographs, line drawings, and data tables, providing the reader with instant reference to the facts and figures of the great fleets that clashed at Leyte Gulf, Midway, Matapan, and the many other naval battles that took place on the oceans and seas around the world.

The first complete story of these redoubtable destroyers and their crucial role in both World Wars. 138 pp; 32 b&w plates plus line drawings in text.

Chronicles the history of the submarine and discusses its technological development and its fighting record in two world wars.

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