Extensive visual study of the Regia Marina's last completed Vittorio Veneto class battleship. Covers the ship's short career from launching in 1940 through her sinking by the Luftwaffe in 1943. Includes overall history, general statistics, fitting out, operations, and careful attention to the ship's appearance throughout. Illustrated with more than 90 detailed b/w photos and rear cover 3-view color drawing revealing Roma's August 1943 camouflage scheme (starboard profile, port profile and overhead plan views). 72 pages.