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
$43.76
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
29 October 2018
Summary
Destroyers and Frigates: A World Encyclopedia
This comprehensive encyclopedia focuses exclusively on destroyers and frigates. The opening section 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:
- The destroyer in its formative years up until the end of World War I.
- Its classic phase and transformation into a speci…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780754834588 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0754834581 |
| Author: | Bernard Ireland |
| Publisher: | Anness Publishing |
| Imprint: | Lorenz Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 29 October 2018 |
| Weight: | 1.43kg |
| Dimensions: | 32mm x 276mm x 247mm |
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About The Author
Bernard Ireland
Bernard Ireland has spent his working life with the Royal Naval Scientific Service and its successor organizations, gaining experience in many aspects of naval research. To an already deep interest in naval history he has thus added a considerable in-depth knowledge of warship technology, enabling him to assess a design’s strengths and weaknesses. In a parallel career, he has acted as freelance technical illustrator to major shipping companies and other organizations. He has written 30 books on maritime technological or historical subjects, and has also contributed to many partworks and journals.
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