Introduction. Explanation of Data. List of Abbreviations. Chronology. Naval Ordnance, 1922-1946 1. Battleships 2. Aircraft Carriers 3. Cruisers 4. Destroyers 5. Destroyer Escorts 6. Submarines 7. Mine Vessels 8. Patrol Vessels 9. Amphibious Vessels 10. Support Vessels 11. Transport Vessels 12. Tugs 13. United States Coast Guard 14. United States Coast & Geodetic Survey Appendix: List of Shipbuilders. Bibliography. Index
Biography
Paul Silverstone is an internationally recognized naval authority known for his many books and articles on warships. He is author of US Warships of WWII and editor of the naval notes column of Warship International, the quarterly journal of the international Naval Research Organization.
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