Books by Bernard Ireland

Covers a period of the second World war that is of particular interest to historians. Will appeal to readers of military, maritime and air publications.

A comprehensive country-by-country visual directory of more than 260 of the most significant examples. From the Alabama of the American Civil War to the Royal Navy's Tigers, the author traces cruiser development from ships with muzzle-loading, broadside armament, through casemates and turrets to the age of guided missiles.

new edition: The development of the destroyer from fragile torpedo boat to the torpedo-armed fleet destroyers, with a directory, specification boxes, and 500 archive photographs.

Amphibious warfare vessels are ships that travel from shore to shore, and craft moving from ship to shore. This comprehensive visual directory features a guide to landing ships and craft, with specification boxes providing information on country of origin

A guide to aircraft carriers, from zeppelin and seaplane carriers to V/STOL and nuclear-powered carriers. It examines the evolution of the aircraft carrier, from the first flights from ships in World War I, developments during the inter-war years and World War II battles such as Pearl Harbor, through to modern carriers used in the Falklands.

This expert volume charts the history of amphibious warfare in conflicts around the globe, from World War I to the present day, including detailed analysis of categories of operation, and key naval activities using these vessels.

A directory of frigates from the 1930s through to the present day