Great Ships: British Battleships in World War II

Focusing on key naval engagements during World War II, this authoritative study highlights significant battleship actions, including the pursuit of the Bismarck and the sinking of the Scharnhorst. It details the role of battleships amidst the era's shift towards aircraft carriers, noting that the British had a formidable fleet under construction at the war's onset. The narrative captures the dramatic and stirring episodes of naval combat, illustrating the battleship's impact before its eventual decline in naval warfare.