The Worlds Greatest Submarines features 52 of the most significant submarines built from the German U-9 through the USS Ray and huge Japanese I-400 class of World War II to the great nuclear-powered submarines of the Cold War. Each entry includes a brief description of the submarines development and history a profile view or cutaway key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs this is a colourful guide for the military and naval history enthusiasts.