Weapons of War Submarines 1940-Present

Part of the Weapons of War series, this book features more than 150 color and black & white illustrations and photographs as well as detailed specifications on submarines from 1940 to the present.

Submarines 1940€“Present brings together the most important submarines from the beginning of World War II to the present in a single, handy volume arranged in alphabetical order. The book includes World War II classics, such as U-47 and HMS Vagabond, as well as modern nuclear-powered submarines, such as the Chinese Song class, the Russian Borei class, and USS Seawolf.

• Features 150 entries of the most important weapons of the era
• Every weapon is illustrated with an accurate color artwork
• Each entry includes a specifications table with essential information such as armament, weight, speed, and range
• Concise text provides a summary of the design, development, service history, and performance of each weapon