John Roberts's British Warships of the Second World War is a difficult-to-find but worthwhile reference. Its value includes detailed ship drawings and cross-sections that help readers compare the internal and external arrangements of British warships. The book also challenges the assumption that a newer edition automatically makes an older one redundant. Different editions can change illustrations, text or supporting material, so students should identify the exact edition in their citations.
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Why John Roberts's older British warship reference remains useful
An older edition of British Warships of the Second World War combines strong text with detailed plans and shows why researchers should record the edition they used.