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World Sea Power Guide
Author(s): David Wragg (Author)
- Publisher: Pen & Sword Maritime
- Publication Date: 1 Nov. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 184884879X
- ISBN-13: 9781848848795
Book Description
Compiled by the author of Jane’s Air Forces of the World, this book is a must for naval experts and enthusiasts. In one volume the reader will find the composition and details of all naval elements of a staggering 137 nations’ armed forces including paramilitary organizations as the US Coast Guard Service. The book starts with an introduction based on the situation today and the response of the leading maritime powers. This is an interesting period with considerable uncertainty for the Royal Navy following the Strategic Defense Review. Many other countries, including Australia and Spain are boosting their naval strength to achieve strategic reach, while piracy has become a major problem in at least four different areas of the world. In each case, the history is followed by details of current fleet sizes, composition and deployments.
Editorial Reviews
Review
If you want to know the history of the naval fleets or parlimentary organisations of 137 different nations, together with an overview of their current fleet structure, capabilities and personnel, this is the book for you. It is an easy-to-read overview of the world’s naval forces today. – Ships Monthly
