The Fighting Vessels of the World is a military reference book published by Gakken Publishing in April 2014. Illustrator and military writer Akira Sakamoto provides a comprehensive, full-color explanation of the latest naval vessels from around the world and their combat mechanisms, utilizing a wealth of illustrations.
Key features of the book include: a wide range of vessel types—covering everything from aircraft carriers, helicopter-carrying destroyers, and Aegis ships to amphibious assault ships and littoral combat ships; detailed breakdowns of mechanisms—illustrating not only weaponry like guns and missiles but also internal structures such as propulsion systems and radar; and a handy format—published in B6 size for easy portability and reading, with content accessible even to beginners.