THE PRICE OF VICTORY: A Naval History of Britain, 1815-1945
A magisterial history of the Royal Navy, beginning after its defeat of Napoleon and concluding in 1945 with WWII. Rodger describes the development and strategic significance of submarine and naval air forces and the rapid evolution of weapons and ships, including a character assessment and the importance of leading admirals. 24 pages of photos.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 934
Publisher: Norton
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9780393292220
Item #: 9193391