sea power

Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time?from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as you step onto the gun decks of HMS Victory, look inside the control bridge of USS Zumwalt, and explore a modern destroyer. From Greek fire to guided missiles, discover how seafaring technology and weaponry have developed throughout military history, and encounter life at sea.

Readers learn the basics of submarine technology and how submarine crews live inside the machine.

Presents twenty-six primary and secondary documents on significant events in world history between 1900 and 1920, including the Wright brothers' first flight, the publication of Einstein's theories of relativity and Sinclair's "The Jungle," the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, and others.

Provides information about the purpose and operations of naval warships, and looks at weapons in use or in development for the future.

Recounts the causes, events, and aftermath of the War of 1812.