Illustrated Encyclopedia of Ships Around the World

This book carefully selects nearly a hundred classic warships developed by countries around the world since the 20th century. All important ship types of the modern navy are covered, including aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, amphibious assault ships, submarines, etc. The birth history, performance data, main structure, combat performance and major events of each warship are introduced in detail. In addition, each warship has an objective and fair influence index evaluation. The criteria include combat performance, technological innovation, number of battles and length of service. This book is not only the best choice for teenagers to learn military knowledge, but also an excellent collection for senior military enthusiasts.