Daniel Knowles was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and has been interested in history since the age of eight. The main focus of his historical interest is the Second World War. In 2016 he graduated with an honours degree in History and Politics from the University of Northumbria. His previous works include 'Tirpitz: The Life and Death of Germany's Last Great Battleship' and 'HMS Hood: Pride of the Royal Navy'.
"""...a valuable addition to the library of maritime historians, especially those interested in the design, building, and demise of the largest and most powerful battleship(s) to ever put to sea.""-- ""The Northern Mariner"""