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A history of the Royal Navy's FAA since 1945, featuring a survey of the aircraft flown, the conflicts fought, and the daily life of those in service. The RAF's continuing role in the projection of a……続きを見る

A historian and Citadel tactical officer examines the Civil War's naval conflicts to shed new light on the Union's vital yet overlooked Anaconda campaign. A selection of the Military Book Club. Whil……続きを見る

The author of Beneath the Waves provides a thorough history of the sinkings of Britain's destroyer warships during World War II. His Majesty's destroyers had a long and costly war. Some eight thousa……続きを見る

A fascinating and lively account of the lives of British warships named London, looking at history from the perspective of the men who were there. There is no current warship in the Royal Navy calle……続きを見る

Naval power played a vital role in the Peloponnesian War. The conflict pitted Athens against a powerful coalition including the preeminent land power of the day, Sparta. Only Athens superior fleet, ……続きを見る

By March 1942, mainland France had been under German occupation for almost two years. Every month that passed saw Germany bolster her defenses against an expected allied invasion. Every month that p……続きを見る

On the morning of March 1, 1942, the WWI-era destroyer USS Edsallーunder orders to deliver some forty Army Air Force fighter crews to the beleaguered island of Javaーsplit off from the USS Whipple a……続きを見る

Originally published in 1970 and out of print for nearly thirty years, this book has already earned its place as a classic of submarine history by an author with an international reputation for bein……続きを見る

Naval warfare is the unsung hero of ancient Greek military history, often overshadowed by the more glorified land battles. Owen Rees looks to redress the balance, giving naval battles their due atte……続きを見る

John Lambert was a renowned naval draughtsman, whose plans were highly valued for their accuracy and detail by modelmakers and enthusiasts. By the time of his death in 2016 he had produced over 850 ……続きを見る

A veteran US frogman recounts his experiences in World War II and the risky pre-invasion missions of the Underwater Demolition Teams. ? Into Enemy Waters is the story of World War II's most elite an……続きを見る

"…the level or research, the quality of graphics, and the readability are exceptional. […] It is a subject area not covered often and it is a worthy addition to the bookshelves of readers with an in……続きを見る

The author of A Return to Glory constructs a compellingly detailed and panoramic history of the fateful day that ushered the United States into WWII. Using long-established historical records and co……続きを見る

"Uses modern methods of operational analysis to determine exactly how the Japanese planned and executed the great raid . . . a worthy, useful analysis" ( Naval History). The December 7, 1941 attack ……続きを見る

From the naval battle of Guadalcanal to rescuing George Bush Sr. in the Pacific, here are the stories of US submariners in WWII. The Silent Service in World War II tells the story of America's intre……続きを見る

This detailed analysis of the WWII naval battle by the acclaimed historian and mechanical engineer reveals new insight into the Bismarck's victory. In the spring of 1942, Nazi Germany unleashed its ……続きを見る

HMS Belfast, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, is now permanently moored on the Thames in London. One of ten Town-class cruisers she saw service on the icy Arctic convoys during the Second Worl……続きを見る

The publication of this book sees the completion of a monumental work listing the technical details and career histories of every significant British warship between 1603 and 1863. Following three e……続きを見る

The author of A Century of British Naval Aviation, 1909-2009 examines the losses and successes of the Royal Navy during World War Two. On the declaration of war in 1939, the British Admiralty signal……続きを見る

The award-winning historian's acclaimed account of British sea power throughout WWII: "a must-read for anyone interested in Naval warfare" ( PowerShips magazine). For four centuries the British real……続きを見る

This is the wartime history of the battleship HMS Royal Sovereign, along with the story of her four sister ships HMS Revenge, HMS Resolution, HMS Royal Oak and HMS Ramillies. These ships were built ……続きを見る

"The hunting down and sinking of the magnificent German battle cruiser Scharnhorst was one of the epic actions of World War II . . . stirring" ( Work Boat). On December 25, 1943, the German battle c……続きを見る

This authoritative history chronicles the Royal Navy's decisive yet little-known victory over the French during the Seven Years' War. In the mid-18th century, with virtually no regular troops at hom……続きを見る

This biography draws heavily on the personal diaries of the subject, Robert Hichens (or Hitch as he was universally known).After a brief description of his early life, time at Oxford, his motor raci……続きを見る

"A superb book that will keep any reader happy for months as they discover stories and episodes in French naval destroyer design and history."ーWarship World Between the wars the French produced som……続きを見る

The ShipCraft series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the ……続きを見る

"A beautiful book . . . a goldmine of information to anyone interested in the capital ships of the sailing navy of the 17th and 19th Centuries."ーShips in Scale The National Maritime Museum in Green……続きを見る

"A comprehensive look at the German submarine tanker program during World War II . . . engaging." ー The NYMAS Review During the Second World War the Germans developed a specially adapted U-boat oil……続きを見る

One hundred and fifty years ago the Royal Navy fought a daring campaign against ruthless pirates and won, killing The King of the Pirates, Bartholomew Roberts off the coast of Africa and capturing h……続きを見る

A history of the service careers and advice on making models of "perhaps the most successful of the German battleships of the Second World War" ( History of War). The ShipCraft series provides in-de……続きを見る