Their Battles And Their Badges
A comprehensive account of Australia's capital ships, containing details of the origin of ships' names, as well as a history of all ships bearing that name, as well as meticulously researched and detailed technical data on each ship. Each chapter features a lively account of the history and battles of the ships - many of them derived from first-hand accounts of participants - together with full lists of commanding officers, casualties and battle honours.
Vic Cassels also provides a fascinating insight into the complex subject of military heraldry, and provides detailed information and illustrations of the history, meaning and manufacture of ships' badges. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photographs and drawings - many of them in colour - 'The Capital Ships' is a unique and essential work of reference on Australia's naval history.
