{"product_id":"9781846813368-secondhand-the-illustrated-guide-to-destroyers-and-frigates","title":"The Illustrated Guide To Destroyers And Frigates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the smoke-wreathed torpedo boats of the 19th century to the sleek, missile-armed warships of the modern era, The Illustrated Guide to Destroyers and Frigates is a comprehensive and authoritative chronicle of two of the most vital ship classes in naval warfare. Bernard Ireland presents a sweeping history of destroyers, frigates, corvettes, and escort vessels, tracing their technological evolution and combat roles across more than a century of global conflict and peacetime service. The volume includes a detailed directory of 250 warships accompanied by over 650 identification photographs, making it an indispensable reference for naval enthusiasts and historians alike.\n\nIreland, a highly regarded naval historian and author of numerous works on maritime history, brings scholarly rigour and accessible prose to this richly illustrated survey. The book illuminates the strategic and tactical significance of these warships — from convoy escort duties in the Battle of the Atlantic to cutting-edge surface warfare in the missile age — charting the ingenuity of naval engineers and the courage of the crews who sailed them. Whether you are a seasoned student of naval history or a curious newcomer, this guide raises one compelling question: how did these comparatively small warships come to shape the outcome of the world's greatest conflicts at sea?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620325986523,"sku":"9781846813368-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/cf096b6e-4cc7-4306-aeff-aa70d0a5ecd9.png?v=1791873330","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/9781846813368-secondhand-the-illustrated-guide-to-destroyers-and-frigates","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}