The Navy of the Nuclear Age, 1947-2007, the fifth volume in the monumental U.S. Navy Warship series, presents an all-inclusive compendium of the ships that serv

Covering more than two centuries of naval history, this chronology highlights the individuals and events that shaped one of the world's greatest fighting forces

Presents illustrations, historical notes, facts, and specifications for warships, ranging from the first armored vessels of the mid-nineteenth century, to some