This book includes:

Featured Classes: It heavily documents the pre-war Washington Naval Treaty "treaty cruisers," specifically covering the Pensacola, Northampton, Portland, and New Orleans classes.

Cover Illustration: The dramatic artwork depicts the USS San Francisco (CA-38) heavily engaged in fierce, close-quarters night combat against Japanese forces during the grueling Naval Battle of Guadalcanal (specifically the Third Battle of Savo Island) on Friday, November 13, 1942.

Target Audience: The booklet is highly prized by scale modelers looking for accurate camouflage paint configurations and weapon placements, as well as naval history enthusiasts seeking rare wartime photography.