Warships of the Russian Fleets, 1914 - 1918

Although covering an earlier period, this book is essentially a follow-up to the author’s _Warships of the Soviet Fleets 1939-1945_, a monumental study of the ships that fought the Second World War. It adopts the same highly detailed class-by-class approach, with much information previously unpublished in English, untangling the sometimes complex histories of ships that went through the upheavals of war, mutiny and the Bolshevik revolution. Using a wide range of predominantly Russian sources, this book cuts through the century-old myths and propaganda, presenting for the first time reliable data and service histories. This applies not only to major warships, but the coverage also extends to the smallest auxiliaries and even ships taken up from trade. This meticulous attention to accuracy is reflected in the many specially commissioned scale drawings, which add significantly to its reference value, as does the spectacular collection of rare photographs. It is a major work of research and scholarship. Like its predecessor on Soviet warships, _Warships of the Russian Fleets 1914-1918_ is a major new contribution to the field and certain to become the recognised authority on the subject. Of the author's earlier works: ‘I**t is in every respect an exceptional and important book which richly deserves to adorn the history and maritime shelves of any library and is commended to the readership of this journal**.’ _The Mariner's Mirror_