Fighting Ships of World Wars One and Two by Crescent Books is a non-fiction reference guide that surveys the major naval warships used during the First and Second World Wars. It provides descriptions and illustrations of different classes of vessels—such as battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and aircraft carriers—along with their roles, armaments, and technological development. The book is designed as an accessible overview of naval warfare, showing how ship design and sea power evolved rapidly between the two conflicts and how these vessels shaped maritime combat history.