Battleship - a large warship with powerful artillery and armor; its purpose is the destruction of ships of all classes in naval combat and the application of artillery strikes on coastal objects. The history of battleships is inextricably linked with the history of the development of the world navy. The first battleships were built in the XVII century, and the most significant battles with their participation took place in the First and Second World Wars. The book of N.A. Shavykin tells not only about the history of battleships, but also describes in detail the most significant naval battles involving battleships.