The book offers an in-depth analysis of the Allies' enduring battle against the Nazi U-boat menace, challenging the conventional belief that the outcome was precariously balanced. Bernard Ireland, a respected naval historian, draws on both historical and contemporary evidence to provide a fresh perspective on this critical aspect of World War II, revealing insights that may reshape readers' understanding of the naval conflict.
An illustrated history of amphibious warfare and the landing crafts used by seabourne forces, from the Gallipoli campaign to the present day
The book offers an in-depth exploration of the evolution of aircraft carriers, detailing their historical significance and technological advancements. It features a comprehensive visual directory showcasing 200 aviation ships from around the globe, spanning nearly a century. This updated edition enhances the understanding of these pivotal naval vessels through rich illustrations and informative descriptions.
Providing the reader with a clear insight into how man has progressed from the first dug-out canoe to the great ocean liners and modern warships of today, this title studies historical voyages, advancements in technology with special features on key sea battles that changed the course of history, including Trafalgar, the Spanish Armada and Jutland.
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Covers a period of the second World war that is of particular interest to historians. Will appeal to readers of military, maritime and air publications.
In Jane’s Naval History of World War II, he covers all the different types of warship that fought from the Atlantic and Arctic to the Pacific Ocean. From aircraft carriers to submarines, assault ships to destroyers and cruisers, his paintings bring to life the incredible variety of warships that took part in the greatest naval conflict in history.Naval historian Bernard Ireland offers new insights to the conflict, investigating how German U-boats ultimately lost the battle of the Atlantic while US submarines annihiliated Japan’s merchant navy. His own career in naval engineering enables him to reveal all sorts of hidden details that make Jane’s Naval History of World War II a radical new contribution to 20th century history.
100 Years of Jane's Fighting Ships - Centennial Edition
First published in 1897, Jane's All the Worlds Fighting Ships (later shortened to Fighting Ships ) established Jane's as the premier military publisher in the world. For 100 years, it has stood as the definitive guide to ship recognition and naval intelligence, and today this $300.00 publication is indispensable to more than 180,000 military and government readers. This centenary edition offers aficionados affordable access to Fighting Ships extensive archives of data and artwork. In its pages are photographs, descriptions, specifications, and schematics of the great warships that shaped history and captured people's imaginations, like the dreaded battleship Bismarck, the USS Ticonderoga, HMS Courageous, the Yamato, and the USS Enterprise. From the heyday of the ironclad to the era of the dreadnought battleships to the age of air power that made the carrier rule supreme, from the wolfpack U-boats to the ultra-stealthy nuclear boomers, this remarkable resource examines the evolution in warship design that occurred as a result of technological and tactical developments and reveals what the next generation of warships will look like. Featuring numerous articles by a fleet of leading naval officers and historians, including Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Leach (ret.), Jane's Fighting Ships, Centenary Edition is the ultimate reference for all military buffs and anyone interested in naval affairs or maritime history.
