Fighting Ships of the World : Over 600 Carriers, Submarines and Destroyers

by Robert Jackson, Steve Crawford

- Features over 600 warships, each illustrated with full-color artwork; - Contains detailed specifications for each vessel, with all measurements given in imperial and metric; - Examines such famous fighting ships as the Bismarck, Enterprise, Yamato, and many more; - Includes a detailed index for easy reference.

Genres: Nonfiction

608 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Robert Jackson was born in 1941 in the North Yorkshire village of Melsonby. A former pilot and navigation instructor, his active involvement with aviation lasted many years. Following his retirement from the RAFVR in 1977 as a squadron leader, he became a full-time aviation writer and aerospace correspondent and lectured extensively on strategic issues. He speaks five languages, including Russian, and has written more than forty nonfiction works on military affairs. He is also the author of the popular Yeoman and SAS fiction series.