Illustrated with hundreds of archive photographs and line drawings, this book describes the cruisers extant, completed or laid down during the period 1939-1945 by the nations of the world.
Presents a short history of cruisers, and describes specifications, their use during and after World War Two, guided missile cruisers, and the future of cruisers.
Photographs and text explain the technology and capabilities of a Ticonderoga cruiser, and describes how the United States Navy uses these ships in military operations.