This annual publication includes a wide range of feature articles devoted to the design, development and service history of the world's fighting ships. The section at the end of the main feature articles, entitled Naval Notes, is devoted to the backwaters of naval history. The Navy Year in Review is a summary of the important events and developments that have taken place in the preceeding year. Book Reviews includes coverage of all the significant books on naval history to have appeared in the previous year, and represents a comprehensive service.