Naval battles are fascinating and when viewed over time, they show the great changes that came with new technology and battle tactics. Numbers alone do not define a great battle, a relatively small event can have a lasting impact, such as the Battle of Flanborough Head in 1779 which featured John Paul Jones, and not all great battles were clearly decisive, Jutland for instance is still causing much historical debate. This beautifully illustrated book recalls 50 of the greatest naval battles to have been fought since medieval times, examining why they took place, who was in command and what impact they had on both the victors and the losers. Written by the renowned naval historian Dr Helen Doe, this is a fascinating analysis of maritime power through the ages.