Before and during the Second World War, naval technology underwent perhaps its most fundamental change: proud battleships such as the Bismarck or the Yamato were soon only suitable as museum pieces after the advent of aircraft carriers. Many developments, such as the use of submarines, were based on the experience gained during WW1.
Hans Karr traces the important technological developments of weapons up to the end of WW2. Starting with the submarines and surface forces up to the advances in weaponry in armament above and underwater, he explains their fundamental change in meaning.
Throughout illustrated with b/w pictures, colour pictures as well as tables.