In twelve dioramic scenes, discover how warships have changed from the sail and oar power of ancient Greek triremes and 19th century ships of the line to iron warships of the early 20th century and today's modern aircraft carriers and stealth missile destroyers.

Includes index.

Warships -- The first warships -- The age of sail -- Ironclads -- Dreadnoughts -- Battlecruisers -- Battleships -- Aircraft carriers -- Amphibious assault ships -- LCSs -- Missile cruisers -- Destroyers -- Fast attack craft -- Warship specs.