Destroyers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor wear on edges and corners; price clipped. Page Condition: Good; fep clipped. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A definitive reference work on the history of naval destroyers, Destroyers chronicles the evolution of one of the most versatile and hard-working warship classes ever built. Antony Preston, a highly regarded naval historian, presents a comprehensive survey that spans from the earliest torpedo boat destroyers of the late 19th century through to the sophisticated guided-missile destroyers of the Cold War era. Drawing on extensive research, the book details the tactical roles, technological advancements, and combat histories of destroyer classes from navies around the world, including the Royal Navy, the US Navy, and beyond. Illustrated throughout with photographs, plans, and technical data, this authoritative volume stands as an essential resource for naval enthusiasts, historians, and military buffs alike.
Author: Antony Preston
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Bison Books
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some minor wear on edges and corners; price clipped. Page Condition: Good; fep clipped. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact.
A definitive reference work on the history of naval destroyers, Destroyers chronicles the evolution of one of the most versatile and hard-working warship classes ever built. Antony Preston, a highly regarded naval historian, presents a comprehensive survey that spans from the earliest torpedo boat destroyers of the late 19th century through to the sophisticated guided-missile destroyers of the Cold War era. Drawing on extensive research, the book details the tactical roles, technological advancements, and combat histories of destroyer classes from navies around the world, including the Royal Navy, the US Navy, and beyond. Illustrated throughout with photographs, plans, and technical data, this authoritative volume stands as an essential resource for naval enthusiasts, historians, and military buffs alike.