Konstam, Angus
British Destroyers 1939-45: Pre-war classes (New Vanguard)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472816368
- author:
- Konstam, Angus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 48
- Dimensions:
- 18.4 x 10.6 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Royal Navy's Destroyers of World War II: A Study of the Pre-war Classes The Royal Navy's fleet of destroyers entered World War II with a mix of old and new vessels. While some were veterans of World War I, relegated to escort duties, most had been built during the interwar period and were known for their reliability and versatility. However, the threat of new, larger destroyers from Germany, Italy, and Japan posed a challenge to these vessels. As the new, larger Tribal-class destroyers entered service, the pre-war classes were tasked with hunting submarines, protecting convoys, and engaging enemy destroyers. Despite their age, these ships played a crucial role in the war, serving across the globe and facing formidable navies from the Axis powers. This fully illustrated study is the first in a two-part series on the Royal Navy's wartime workhorses, focusing on the role of these aging ships in the face of enemy forces.
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