Well, I bought it
Naval Institute Guide to the Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet, 18th Edition It will be here early this week. Hard to say no to a naval book

Speaking of which, can any of you suggest good books on the technical end of German U-boats, all of them, from the early stages to the end of WW2. Also a good book that tells of the more personal side of serving in these boats. I'm looking hard at
Iron coffins: A personal account of the German U-boat battles of World War II
And Im looking at getting a simular book about american submariners
Wahoo: The Patrols of America's Most Famous World War II Submarine
and
Thunder Below!: The USS Barb Revolutionizes Submarine Warfare in World War II
Can any of you know recommend a book that would be good dealing with British subs, & Russian subs of this era (WWII).
Ive been hard pressed to discover any good books dealing with modern day British subs. anyone?