{"product_id":"9781845600105-secondhand-the-first-destroyers","title":"The First Destroyers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Torpedo Boat Destroyers (TBDs) of the 1890s - the first destroyers - were among the most glamourous naval vessels ever built. With their remarkable speed, their connotations of David and Goliath, and their initial deployment against the Royal Navy's traditional enemy, the French, they caught the public imagination, while the command of one was coveted by all young naval officers. Drawing on Admiralty documents and plans, the author has compiled a brilliant collection of data on the early development of these vessels up to the River class of 1900. He also looks at the German response and the developments in the US, particularly the Bainbridge class with its distinct raised forecastle. With its Superb plans and drawings and entirely original research, this book is essential reference for all naval historians, enthusiast and model makers with an interest in the development of one of the twentieth century's most exciting warships.\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures include: an in-depth text, based on the latest research in original sources, covering the development of the first destroyers; detailed data tables and technical appendices; comprehensive collection of illustrations, including original draughts; a selection of specially commissioned perspective and cutaway drawings; and, a separate set of large scale plans for modelmakers of the turbine destroyers Velox, 1902.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50591742001371,"sku":"9781845600105-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/9781845600105-us-300.jpg?v=1791547482","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781845600105-secondhand-the-first-destroyers","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}