Naval analyst Friedman describes the development of naval ballistic technology and strategy between 1904 and 1914 and its perfection through the end of the second World War, describing how the US and British navies approached the gunnery problem in drastically different ways and how the ships fared in war. The illustrated chapters also delve into the navies of Italy, Japan, France, Germany, and the USSR. Oversize: 10x11.5". Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)