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From: tek@CS.UCLA.EDU (Ted Kim)
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Subject: Re: Military reference books
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From: tek@CS.UCLA.EDU (Ted Kim)


>	[The definitive guide is probably the Jane's All the World's
>	 (fill in the blank) series.  Ask your friendly librarian.  -- CDR]

For warships, Jane's departs from their usual naming pattern, using
the name "Jane's Fighting Ships". (Actually since this book was
published long before most of the other Jane's guides, the other
titles should be considered departures in naming style.) Be warned
though, Jane's has a reputation for being expensive. I guess I
shouldn't be surprised, since so many copies are bought by companies
and governments.  

If you are a USNI member, buying "Combat Fleets of the World" is a
good alternative. Although it is not as well known, it almost as good
and less than half the price with USNI member discount.

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