US Navy Frigates of the Cold War
$35.96
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
30 August 2021
Summary
Though they were never the most glamorous of warships, found US Navy frigates were frequently found on the frontlines of the Cold War at sea.
These warships were the descendants of World War II’s destroyer escorts, designed primarily to escort convoys. They specialized in anti-submarine warfare, but were intended to be numerous, tough, versatile, and well-armed enough to show US naval power around the world, performing roles that varied from intercepting drug-smugglers to defending ai…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472840516 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472840518 |
| Author: | Mark Stille, Paul Wright |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 30 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 166g |
| Dimensions: | 244mm x 184mm x 12mm |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
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About The Author
Mark Stille
Mark E. Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He has worked in the intelligence community for 35 years including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is currently a senior analyst working in the Washington DC area. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles, focusing on naval history in the Pacific.
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