One of three volumes that trace the design, construction, and operation of post-1930 battleships and battlecruisers.

Introduction -- The Yamato class -- The Scharnhorst class -- The Bismarck class -- Germany : the "H" -- class battleships -- The "O" -- class battlecruisers -- The Vittorio Veneto class -- Spain -- Conclusion -- Appendixes : A. Stability characteristics of the Bismarck class -- B. Inboard profile and deck plans of the Bismarck -- C. Battleship and battlecruiser guns.