In 1906, the Germans began building their own dreadnought fleet armed with larger guns, word of which soon reached the British Admiralty. This raised... Læs mere
The launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906 changed the face of naval warfare. The first half-dozen dreadnoughts were all improvements of the basic... Læs mere
Fully illustrated throughout, this engaging study of the first major naval action of World War II appeals to both military and naval historians alike.
The Royal Navy's attack on Taranto in 1940 heralded a new age of warfare. It was the decisive moment in a struggle for dominance of the... Læs mere
In the early 20th century Britain's largest colonies established their own small naval presence, and their ships fought alongside the Royal Navy during World War I. This... Læs mere
Illustrated throughout, this uncovers the hundreds of British and French warships in theDunkirk evacuation, whose actions have been overshadowed by the fame of the ‘Little Ships’.
The story of the Norse Earls of Orkney, whose lands once covered much of Scotland, and whose reach extended as far as Scandinavia, continental Europe and even the Mediterranean.
An in-depth look at one of the biggest set-piece battles and one of the most decisive in European history pre-WWI.
This book examines the development and operation of these frail, sleek little warships, and describes the way they were manned and how they fought.
As Japan attacked in 1942, the reeling Allies formed a joint command, the first of the war, which fought until defeat at Java Sea. Fully illustrated, this explores this pioneering fleet.
A highly illustrated look at Operation Ironclad and Britain's attempt to curtail any Japanese threat to the Indian Ocean.
In World War II, the Royal Navy fought a dashing, dangerous war to defend the last miles of British waters. Fully illustrated, this studies Coastal Forces in the toughest years of the war.