Books with title Battleships: Inside Battle Machines

Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time—from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as you step onto the gun decks of HMS Victory, look inside the control bridge of USS Zumwalt, and explore a modern destroyer. From Greek fire to guided missiles, discover how seafaring technology and weaponry have developed throughout military history, and encounter life at sea.

Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time―from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as you step onto the gun decks of HMS Victory, look inside the control bridge of USS Zumwalt, and explore a modern destroyer. From Greek fire to guided missiles, discover how seafaring technology and weaponry have developed throughout military history, and encounter life at sea.

Accompanied by both historic and contemporary photographs, this resource is a fascinating exploration of the historical background, people, and events that shaped the development of technologies for use in war and defense. Packed with facts and statistics on the history of combat through the ages, this guide offers a fantastic look into the technological advancements in battle, machinery, weapons, and vehicles. This reference includes a look at the development of combat on land, sea, and air, as well as the machines of World Wars I and II and the Cold War. Information on inspirational leaders of the past is also included.

Accompanied by both historic and contemporary photographs, this resource is a fascinating exploration of the historical background, people, and events that shaped the development of technologies for use in war and defense. Packed with facts and statistics on the history of combat through the ages, this guide offers a fantastic look into the technological advancements in battle, machinery, weapons, and vehicles. This reference includes a look at the development of combat on land, sea, and air, as well as the machines of World Wars I and II and the Cold War. Information on inspirational leaders of the past is also included.