1st Edition; Hbk, 4to; A Golden Hands Book; 128pp profusely Illustrated in colour & black/white; Owner's name & address tippexed out; Navy cover iwth gilt title on spine; Dust jacket has price intact. "The struggle for control of the sea from slave galleys to battleships. The tactics, weapons and ships. Accounts of some of the most important battles from Salamis to Cape St Vincent, Tshushima, Jutland, Bismarck, Leyte Gulf and more.