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An Illustrated Guide to Frigates of the World: A history of over 70 classes with 235 identification photographs
Bernard Ireland
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Paperback. Charts the history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. With its narrative and over 235 photographs, this volume provides historians with information about these important naval vessels. Num Pages: 96 pages, 235 photographs. BIC Classification: JWMV2; WGG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 296 x 230 x 8. Weight in Grams: 522. Features Over 70 Classes with 235 Selected Identification Photographs. 96 pages, 235 photographs. Charts the history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. With its narrative and over 235 photographs, this volume provides historians with information about these important naval vessels. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JWMV2; WGG. Dimension: 296 x 230 x 8. Weight: 518.
This fully illustrated reference book charts the complete history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. A country-by-country directory of over 70 classes describes the main characteristics of each vessel. Each entry, with its expert commentary and high-quality photography, is accompanied by a specification box detailing country of origin, displacement, dimensions, armament, machinery, power, performance and protection. A useful glossary containing definitions of key naval terms is included at the back of the book. With its lively narrative and ... Read more
This fully illustrated reference book charts the complete history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. A country-by-country directory of over 70 classes describes the main characteristics of each vessel. Each entry, with its expert commentary and high-quality photography, is accompanied by a specification box detailing country of origin, displacement, dimensions, armament, machinery, power, performance and protection. A useful glossary containing definitions of key naval terms is included at the back of the book. With its lively narrative and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Anness
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844769940
SKU
V9781844769940
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About 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 ... Read more
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