Jackson, Robert. Warships Inside and Out. 2012, 160p. ISBN 978-1-4488-5981-8. 623.82 JAC on the library shelves.
Warships are the deadliest weapons delivery platform currently available to modern military. This book traces the development of warships from France’s revolutionary use of iron plates on the hull on the sail warship Gloire to the commissioning of the Daring, a British destroyer that uses state of the art stealth technology and advanced missiles and mine detecting equipment. From the 1850s to today, this book presents 24 warships, from submarines, frigates, aircraft carriers and destroyers. Every ship is fully illustrated with a data sheet and a mission recap. Fans of warfare or of ships, look no further than this book!
Anyone with a fascination for military power will enjoy this quick and succinct read into one of the most powerful military arms a nation can deploy. Other books on the subject that can be enjoyed also include the Modern Weapons Compared and Contrasted series (Aircraft, Armored Fighting Vehicles; Artillery and Missiles; Naval Vessels; and Small Arms) as well as Warships Inside and Out, The History of Navies Around the World, The History of Marines Around the World, and The History of Armies Around the World.
Anyone with a fascination for military power will enjoy this quick and succinct read into one of the most powerful military arms a nation can deploy. Other books on the subject that can be enjoyed also include the Modern Weapons Compared and Contrasted series (Aircraft, Armored Fighting Vehicles; Artillery and Missiles; Naval Vessels; and Small Arms) as well as Warships Inside and Out, The History of Navies Around the World, The History of Marines Around the World, and The History of Armies Around the World.
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