Naval Weapons of World War Two

Naval Weapons of World War Two



Naval Institute Press 1985, 416 pages





Weapons covered include guns & mountings, torpedoes, mines, anti-submarine weapons, air-launched anti-shipping weapons, rockets and early missiles. Technical introduction to each weapon type, covering fire-control, propellants, projectiles, etc. Summary of factors affecting naval armament design and procurement. In-depth descriptions of every weapon, its characteristics, design history, and performance. More than 500 illustrations, including detailed plans & drawings, and over 300 tables of data.