Jane's Fighting Ships Recognition Handbook

by Keith Faulkner

Book Overview

For naval professionals and enthusiasts, this publication provides rapid recognition of fighting ships. It is divided into nine "ship type" sections covering aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0710612230
• ISBN13: 9780710612236
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Janes Information Group
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 1.5" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Instant-access source for hardcore-navy freaks

Working as a conscript in the Bundesmarine (German Navy), I was able do recognize the vessels quickly!(The Commander was very pleased!) And if one is fond of pc-games like Harpoon or Fleetcommand, he will find an invaluable companion in this handbook!

A good warships guide !

This book contains almost everything you want about warships like aircraft carriers, cruisers, battleships, PT boats, destroyers, frigates, Etc ..........

A great reference book. Lots of pictures

It includes recognition features, silhouettes and B & W pictures, as well as some technical data for almost any warship from any major country. It also has the flags and ensigns of the major countries and the NATO designations for ships.