Navy of the Nuclear Age 1947-2007

<p><em>The Navy of the Nuclear Age, 1947-2007</em>, the fifth volume in the monumental U.S. Navy Warship series, presents an all-inclusive compendium of the ships that served in the U.S. Navy from the Cold War up through the present day. Featuring radical new developments in warships such as nuclear-powered submarines and carriers equipped with ballistic missiles, the post-World War II period was one of unprecedented technological growth for the U.S. Navy. </p><p><em>The Navy of the Nuclear Age </em>contains specifications and illustrations for all the ships and submarines that have helped the U.S. to achieve its present-day status as the country with the world’s largest and most powerful navy.</p><p>A further article about Paul Silverstone and the Navy Warships series can be found at: http://www.thejc.com/home.aspxParentId=m11s18s180&SecId=180&AId=58892&ATypeId=1 </p> <p>Introduction Explanation of Data List of Abbreviations Chronology Naval Ordnance, 1945–2005 1. Aircraft Carriers 2. Battleships 3. Cruisers 4. Submarines 5. Destroyers 6. Escorts/Frigates 7. Amphibious Ships 8. Mine Ships 9. Patrol Ships 10. Tenders/Support Vessels 11. Supply Ships 12. Other Types 13. Sealift Ships 14. US Coast Guard 15. Coast & Geodetic Survey/NOAA 16. US Army. Appendix: List of Shipbuilders. Bibliography. Index</p>