(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) A massively detailed study of fighting ships of all nations from the advent of sailing warships in ancient times to the Middle ages and Elizabethan eras, and the development of the multi-gun Man of War. The sailing battleship gave way to the steam powered ironclad and the outbreak of global wars spurred the development of aircraft carriers and submarines. This book contains authoritative text and a vast range of colour and black and white illustrations of all types of capital ships from the world's navies. Additional shipping charges may apply. (Published: 2000) (ISBN: 1853614750) (Pagination: Large landscape format, 433pp, 1000+ colour & b/w photos & ills) (Condition: very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Contains all the details of the UK Governments 1998 Strategic Defence review. Silhouette outlines of all major equipment. (Published: 1998) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 0850526876) (Pagination: 46pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Good in faded d/w with small tear of spine. Describes in concise detail the operational use and technical development of the major surface warship types, from the giant Aircraft carriers down to missile-armed fast attack craft, with an information text supported by artwork and photographs. (Published: 1996) (Publisher: Tiger Books Int.) (ISBN: 1855018039) (Pagination: Large Format. 144pp illustrations) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The first full length study of naval Gunnery. The author examines the methods and difficulties of naval gunners from Renaissance Europe to the mid twentieth century, together with the limitations of their instruments and weapons (Published: 1973) (Publisher: Military Book Society) (Pagination: 320pp, 14 col plates, 300 b/w ills, drawings, and photos. Large format) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) In this account noted historian Antony Preston deals not only with the aircraft carrier but also with the aircraft and the battles they fought, including Midway and Taranto. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Bison Books) (ISBN: 0861240677) (Pagination: Large Format. 64pp. 100+ colour and black and white illustrations, maps) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The development of the submarine prior to the First World War and its activities during the war in the Mediterranean, Baltic, North Sea. it also looks at the anti-submarine developments. (Published: 1977) (Pagination: Large Format 64pp, 120 col & b/w ills and photos, diagrams etc) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) From the first Ironclads to the end of World War I. The development of the battleship (Published: 1977) (Pagination: 64pp, 160 col & b/w ills, photos, drawings and diagrams) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Pricing stamp on endpaper. Tears on d/w. The story of the history of the Submarine from an idea by a 16th century inventor to the 1970s, recounting the successes and disasters of courageous men and their underwater battlefields. (Published: 1977) (Publisher: Little Brown & Co) (ISBN: 0316304603) (Pagination: Large Format 143pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in torn d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Traces the evolution of the cruiser as a fighting ship from the earliest examples of the type to the guided missile ships of modern navies. The text is complemented by many historic photographs showing the developments that have enabled the cruiser to keep pace with the ever changing demands of naval warfare. (Published: 1981) (Publisher: Book Club Associates) (ISBN: 0600349756) (Pagination: Large format 173pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The popularity of sea stories set during the Napoleonic Wars bears witness to the great romance of the period. For those wanting a deeper understanding of the workings and operations of a great fleet this book is the perfect guide. Covering the period 1793-1815, it has sections on the design and construction of the ships, the Navy's central and local administration, the training and organisation of officers, seamen and marines, ship administration and life at sea (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Conway) (ISBN: 0851775217) (Pagination: 352pp, 160 photos, 250 drawings. Large format.) (Condition: Good in edgecreased d/w.) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Gift dedication signed by the author on title page. The story of the Battle of Jutland on 31st May 1916. Using passages of personal narrative from British and German personnel the author reveals an intense and frequently terrifying drama. Following events the strategic and political effect of the battle on the subsequent course of the war, the tragic end of the Hochseeflotte and a host of drawings, photographs, charts and scale diagrams are included in this account. (Published: 1969) (Publisher: Pergamon Press Ltd) (ISBN: 0080132820) (Condition: Good in rubbed d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Greenwich edition. Dustjacket complete but Teacup ring on front. Historical novel about danger, excitement, and treachery on Columbus' third voyage to the New World. (Published: 1961) (Publisher: Michael Joseph) (Pagination: 207pp) (Condition: ) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The Royal Navy of Spain, its achievements, campaigns and objectives, from 1705 to 1805. The design of their warships, the officers, the campaign and battle of Trafalgar and its significance to Spain. (Published: 1988) (Publisher: Conway) (ISBN: 0851774776) (Pagination: 208pp, 20 col plates, 125 illustrations) (Condition: Good in edgecreased d/w.) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The author describes the course of the Battle of Jutland in May 1916. At the same time, it shows why the battle became a source of controversy, as the author reveals conflicting styles of command, a Victorian suffocation of Nelsonic values, and pragmatism overwhelmed by vested peacetime interests (Published: 1996) (Publisher: John Murray) (ISBN: 0719550769) (Pagination: 708pp, illustrations) (Condition: Good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Naval warfare of the Napoleonic period including the battles and operations. Also details of some 14 national navies with tables on ship losses and a glossary of terminology. (Published: 1980) (Publisher: David & Charles) (ISBN: 0715377671) (Pagination: 272pp, illustrations, diagrams, tables ) (Condition: very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) The history of the US Tenth Fleet in World War II. It was the special command set up to fight the U-Boats in the Atlantic. (Published: 1986) (Publisher: Richardson & Steirman) (ISBN: 0931933374) (Pagination: xv + 366pp) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) An account of four terrible years of warfare in the Arctic Ocean. The author describes the struggle to supply Russia in the face of the U-Boats, the Kriegsmarine's surface forces and the Luftwaffe. Convoy after Convoy fought through, each a major operation often involving the Royal Navy's battle fleet. This is a major and comprehensive review of the naval operations. (Published: 1995) (Publisher: John Murray) (ISBN: 0719557526) (Pagination: 532pp illustrations maps) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) A detailed study of the famous and controversial World War I battle between the world's largest, most powerful navies. The book is based on German sources and is extensively illustrated with 50 charts and 54 maps as well as drawings and Silhouettes of the vessels involved. There are Appendices covering wireless messages, shells and torpedoes fired, received hits, casualties, and much more (Published: 1995) (Publisher: Arms & Armour Press) (ISBN: 1854092448) (Pagination: 318pp, diagrams, appendices, bibliography, index) (Condition: Very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Previous owner name on endpaper board, over map. The author was a Wall Street Banker who volunteered to join the Royal Navy before America came in to the war in 1941. He served in the North Atlantic on escort duty, including Captain Walker's Group. (Published: 1954) (Publisher: Jarrolds) (Pagination: 542pp, illustrations) (Condition: Blue Boards worn but text g) UL-XXXXXX
(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) Castles of Steel is a book about leadership and command, genius and folly driven by some of the most dramatically intriguing personalities in history: Churchill and Jacky Fisher, Jellicoe and Beatty, von Pohl, Scheer, Hipper, and Tirpitz. In August 1914 two navies confronted each other across the North Sea. There were skirmishes, then battles off the coasts of England and Germany and in the far corners of the world, including the Falklands. The British attempted to force the Dardanelles with battleships - which led to the Gallipoli campaign and the catastrophe at Jutland. (Published: 2004) (Publisher: Jonathan Cape) (ISBN: 0224040928) (Pagination: 865pp illustrations maps) (Condition: Good in d/w.) UL-XXXXXX
