Battleship is a large warship with powerful artillery and armor; its purpose is to destroy ships of all classes in naval combat and carry out artillery strikes on coastal targets. The history of battleships is inextricably linked with the history of the development of the world navy. The first battleships were built in the 17th century, and the most significant battles with their participation took place in the First and Second World Wars. N. A. Shavykin’s book tells not only about the history of battleships, but also describes in detail the most significant naval battles involving battleships.