Warships
By: Tim Cooke
Series: Ultimate military machines
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780750296762
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Warships
Description: From wooden Greek galleys to vast battleships bristling with huge guns, warships have provided vital defense for nations around the globe. Throughout history, warships have become faster, stronger - and ever more deadly. This book follows the history of warships from the iron-clad vessels used in the American Civil War to today's gigantic aircraft carriers that can accommodate for over 60 fighter jets.
Notes: "The greatest surface fighters"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: What is a warship?; title: Warship role; title: Destroyers and frigates; title: Warship firepower; title: Missile power; title: Warship crew; title: Special forces; title: Warship history; title: Pacific warfare; title: Around the world; title: Gallery; title: Glossary.