Michael J. Whitley Explained

Michael J Whitley (died 2000) or Mike J Whitley was a naval historian with a particular interest in the Kriegsmarine, who wrote and maintained several reference works on warships. He was the son of Herbert and Marguerite Whitley and married to Rita. Whitley died in a diving accident in 2000.

Selected publications

• Battleships of World War Two: An International Encyclopedia, Weidenfeld Military, 2001, .
• Cruisers of World War Two: An International Encyclopedia, Naval Institute Press, 1996, .^[1]
• Destroyers of World War Two, US Naval Institute Press, 2000, .
• German Capital Ships of World War Two, Cassell, 2001, .
• German Cruisers of World War Two, Naval Institute Press, 1985, .
• German Destroyers of World War Two, US Naval Institute Press, 1992, .
• German Coastal Forces of World War Two, Arms & Armour, 1993, .

Notes and References

1. Book: Whitley, M. J. (Michael J.) . Cruisers of World War Two : an international encyclopedia . 1995 . London : Arms and Armour Press . 978-1-85409-225-0.