USS Kidd (DD-661)
From WWII and Korea to Museum Ship
$48.03
- Hardcover
112 pages
- Release Date
6 December 2022
Summary
USS Kidd is the best preserved example of the iconic Fletcher class of destroyers, which played a crucial role in the Second World War. USS Kidd (DD-661) is the only Fletcher-class destroyer preserved in WWII configuration. With 175 total ships launched, the Fletchers were the most numerous and most impactful class of destroyers in the US Navy during the Second World War. DD-661 was named for RAdm. Isaac C. Kidd, who was killed onboard the Battleship Arizona at Pearl Harbor. USS Kidd saw acti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764364655 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0764364650 |
| Author: | David Doyle |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 6 December 2022 |
| Weight: | 739g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 229mm |
| Series: | Legends of Warfare: Naval |
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About The Author
David Doyle
David Doyle has written over 200 published books since 1999, covering a range of topics including warships and combat aircraft. These books vary in size, from 56 pages to larger works approaching 1,000 pages.
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