Derek Law Bibliography

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BROWN, D. K. ed. The Design and Construction of British Warships 1939–1945: The Official Record. 3 vols., illus., index. London: Conway, 1995–6. ISBN: 1557501602 (V.1); 1557501610 (V.2); 1557501629 (V.3).

The volumes cover respectively major surface vessels from destroyers upward; the second submarines, escorts, and coastal forces and the third amphibious warfare vessels and auxiliaries. The work consists of a series of immediately post-war essays by the staff of the Directorate of Naval Construction, recording their work and experience. These have been annotated by an excellent editor.