1906-1945 saw the power of artillery at sea challenged by torpedo boats and submarines, and later by aircraft. Taking the decline of the all-big-gun battleship as its main theme, this book charts the development of all warship types of the period, from the aircraft carrier to small costal vessels.

This history covers the development of the warship from 1906 to 1945. Thanks to a series of technological advances, this was an era of rapid transition as well as considerable operational experience. It began with large vessels bearing heavy guns and ended with the submarine and its deadly torpedo.

A story that captivates the imagination with a world so fantastical and yet terrifying that it keeps the reader engaged from start to finish with magic, mystery and mayhem.