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The Destroyers and Frigates, World Encyclopedia of - An Illustrated History of Destroyers and Frigates, from Torpedo Boat Destroyers, Corvettes and Escort Vessels Through to the Modern Ships of the Missile Age (Hardcover)
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The Destroyers and Frigates, World Encyclopedia of - An Illustrated History of Destroyers and Frigates, from Torpedo Boat Destroyers, Corvettes and Escort Vessels Through to the Modern Ships of the Missile Age (Hardcover)
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(New edition) This comprehensive encyclopedia focuses exclusively
on destroyers and frigates. The opening section both explains the
rationale behind the technological development of destroyers and
frigates and illustrates the varied manner of their use. Three
major country-by-country sections then deal with, firstly, the
destroyer in its formative years up until the end of World War I,
and secondly, its classic phase and transformation into a
specialist anti-aircraft escort. The third section covers the
development of the frigate since its inception in 1940. Technical
description is blended with informed comment on the performance and
effectiveness of each of over 250 types and classes, making this an
essential reference, and also an enjoyable read for anyone
interested in naval history. The book examines destroyer and
frigate evolution, including special topics such as the origins of
the torpedo boat, frigates versus high-speed submarines, and
frigates in the missile age. Specification boxes provide each
vessel’s country of origin, the company that built the ship,
construction and completion dates, displacement, dimensions,
armament, machinery, power and performance. A collection of over
500 colour and black-and-white photographs illustrating each type
of warship, and there are fascinating quotes from military leaders,
plus a glossary of key terms and abbreviations.
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