military history books job lot large maritime and naval books mostly world wars. Three large books over 2kg total. Destroyers by Antony Preston 1977. 224 page 23cm x 21 cm hardcover book on the history and development of Destroyer warships from the 19th century to the Cold War. Covers the development, historical background and details of their use in combat during the World Wars. The booklet is in acceptable condition but for the pen ticks on the chapter headings of the contents page. Fully illustrated with large scale pictures and photographs, with some in colour but mostly in black and white. There are maps of the major engagements discussed. There are small edge creases, marks, wear and aging to the cover and edges of the book, as shown in the pictures. There are also a few turns, small marks and wear to odd pages which have strained at the binding a little on some pages such as in photograph 9. Fighting Ships of World War One and Two 1976 Maclean Poole. 355 page 23cm x 31 cm x 3cm hardcover illustrated book on the ships of the World Wars. Covers a range of navies and their boats from different countries in terms of their design and use in the conflict. Has focus on key events and illustrated with maps. Fully illustrated with large scale pictures and photographs in colour as well as black and white. Book is in acceptable condition but there is wear and aging to dust cover and edges of the book. There are also a few small marks to the dust cover and odd pages. Jane's Fighting Ships of WW2 1989 Reprint. Janes Fighting Ships of World War Two with over 1000 pictures and illustrations gives a comprehensive reference to all the navies of World War Two. Large heavy book with 320 pages. In good condition with light wear to the dust jacket and edges of the book. Some sun induced fading to the spinal side of the book. There are small edge creases, marks, wear and aging to the cover and edges of the book, as shown in the pictures. There are also a few turns, small marks and wear to odd pages. Please see the photographs for condition.