![]() ![]() The title is well-illustrated and features a variety of images that I have not seen before. The authors (or editor) are not quite a strong on aircraft identification as a photo on page 91 describes the MiG-29 (Fulcrum) in service as no threat to an F/A-18 Hornet (depends on who is flying the MiG-29) but the image is actually the Chinese Air Force J-10 multi-role fighter, an aircraft that looks like a cross between Israel's Lavi and the Mikoyan MiG-1.44. In the area of Littoral Combat for instance, you'll see quite a few unique designs either in service or under evaluation by the various navies of the world. If programs and concepts like LCS, SSGN, LPD, and CVF mean anything to you, this title brings you up to speed on various developments as well as similar developments abroad. The title is broken down with data and nice photos of each of the following: Modern Warships (Gallery) 0760329508 Book Cover. ![]() While you would expect that this title would be US Navy-centric, and good coverage is provided, the authors wisely overlaid the parallel developments of the former Soviet Navies, current Russian Navy, and the naval arms of the more modern nations of the world. See all books authored by Kit Bonner, including Great Naval Disasters: U.S. Fighting Ships of the World: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Modern Sea. Kit and Carolyn Bonners book presents a smorgasbord of 250, mostly color, photographs of carriers, patrol craft, cruisers, subs, DDGs, LCSs, AAVs, frigates. The authors recap the development of the post World War Two navies and the impact of nuclear power on ship designs. An Illustrated Guide to Modern Naval Warfare. Since World War II, the nature of sea battles, and of warships, has changed dramatically, reflecting profound changes in the world at. Addressing modern warships, this is an interesting title as this is one of the most up-to-date references on the subject in print. Modern Warships - Carolyn Bonner, Kit Bonner - Google Books. Here is another inexpensive reference from Zenith Press.
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