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An Illustrated History of the Navies of World War II
An Illustrated History of the Navies of World War II
Author: Antony Preston
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Antony Preston’s An Illustrated History of the Navies of World War II delivers a concise, encyclopedic survey of the global war at sea from 1939–1945, blending campaign-level narrative with comparative analysis of the great and minor navies. Covering the Battle of the Atlantic, Pacific carrier warfare, Mediterranean struggles, Arctic convoys, Indian Ocean actions and Baltic/Black Sea operations, the book examines strategy, ship design and the evolution of tactics—submarine warfare, convoy escort, amphibious support and the impact of naval air power—while profiling battleships, carriers, cruisers, destroyers, submarines and smaller coastal forces across Allied and Axis fleets.
This large-format illustrated reference (Hamlyn) is richly visual: campaign maps and diagrams, photographic surveys, ship profile artwork and cutaway drawings accompany annotated captions and comprehensive technical tables (classes, tonnage, armament, performance). Authored by naval historian Antony Preston, the volume serves both enthusiasts and researchers. The copy offered is in very good condition with dust jacket (shelf wear and a couple of tears); pages are clean and unmarked except for an owner’s name on the title page, binding is tight, and the book ships immediately.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Core bibliographic
An Illustrated History of the Navies of World War II (book)
Author: Antony Preston
Publisher: Hamlyn
Format: Large-format illustrated naval history
Subject: World War II naval warfare
Reference / overview work (encyclopedic-style naval survey)
Type of book & content features
Type: Naval history reference
Type: Illustrated reference book
Focus: Navies and war at sea in World War II
Scope: Global naval operations 1939–1945
Maps and campaign diagrams (naval operations)
Technical data on warships (classes, tonnage, armament, performance)
Comparative survey of different nations’ fleets
Main theaters of war covered
Pacific naval war (carrier battles, island campaigns at sea)
Mediterranean naval theater (Axis–Allied naval struggle)
Arctic and Northern waters (convoys and naval operations)
Indian Ocean and Far East naval operations
Baltic and Black Sea operations (European coastal theaters)
Main nations / navies
Royal Navy (United Kingdom)
United States Navy
Imperial Japanese Navy
Kriegsmarine (Germany)
Regia Marina (Italy)
French Navy (Marine Nationale, incl. Free French naval forces)
Soviet Navy
Commonwealth and minor Allied navies (e.g., Canada, Australia, Netherlands, etc.)
Axis navies (Germany, Italy, Japan and partners)
Allied navies
Operations and campaign-level topics
War at sea 1939–1945 (global overview)
Battle of the Atlantic (U-boat campaign vs. Allied convoys)
Convoy escort and anti-submarine warfare
Pacific carrier warfare (major carrier battles and operations)
Amphibious support by navies (landings supported by fleets)
Blockade, commerce raiding, and sea control
Branches and focus areas
Navies and naval forces (central subject)
Surface fleets (battleships, cruisers, destroyers)
Submarine warfare (U-boats and Allied submarines)
Naval aviation (aircraft carriers, ship-based aircraft)
Coastal forces and smaller warships
Mine warfare and escort craft
Naval strategy and doctrine (comparative discussion by nation)
Ship design and naval technology
Warship and weapon categories
Battleships (capital ships of major navies)
Battlecruisers
Aircraft carriers (fleet and light carriers)
Heavy cruisers
Light cruisers
Destroyers
Escort vessels (corvettes, frigates, sloops)
Submarines (U-boats and Allied types)
Motor torpedo boats and fast attack craft
Amphibious and support ships (landing ships, transports)
Naval guns (main batteries, secondary armament)
Naval torpedoes
Anti-aircraft armament on warships
Radar, sonar, and fire control in naval warfare
Comparative naval strength at the outbreak of World War II
Shipbuilding programs and wartime expansion of fleets
Evolution of naval tactics during World War II
Impact of air power on naval operations
Submarine threat and anti-submarine countermeasures
Convoy system and maritime logistics
Naval losses and major sea battles (high-level overview)
Interaction of naval strategy with land and air campaigns
Visual and reference value
Photographic survey of World War II warships
Ship profile artwork and cutaway drawings
Annotated captions with technical and historical details
Reference tables (ship classes, specifications, service data)
Accessible overview for naval enthusiasts and researchers
Classification (library-style tags)
World War II — Naval operations — General
World War II — Naval operations — Atlantic
World War II — Naval operations — Pacific
World War II — Naval operations — Mediterranean
Naval history — 20th century
Warships — History — 20th century
World War, 1939–1945 — Pictorial works
World War, 1939–1945 — Naval history — Illustrations
Navies — History — World War II era
Military history — Maritime
Reference works — Illustrated military history
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
