British Destroyers 1939–45 Wartime-built Classes
British Destroyers 1939–45 Wartime-built Classes by Angus Konstam, published by Bloomsbury USA on November 21, 2017, is an illustrated edition comprising 48 pages. This book explores the evolution of British destroyers as the threat of war escalated in the 1930s, detailing the commissioning of the Tribal-class and subsequent classes designed to enhance the Royal Navy’s capabilities against German and Japanese naval advancements.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the design and function of these destroyers, which were built to engage enemy surface ships, aircraft, and U-boats. The book features a collection of contemporary photographs and vibrant color artwork, providing insight into the wartime variants and their adaptations for various roles. This study highlights the significance of these vessels in the context of World War II naval history and shipbuilding.
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As the possibility of war loomed in the 1930s, the British Admiralty looked to update their fleet of destroyers to compete with the new ships being built by Germany and Japan, resulting in the commissioning of the powerful Tribal-class. These were followed by the designing of the first of several slightly smaller ships, which carried fewer guns than the Tribals, but were armed with a greatly enlarged suite of torpedoes. The first of these, the “J/K/M class” was followed by a number of wartime variants, with slight changes to their weaponry to suit different wartime roles.
Designed to combat enemy surface warships, aircraft and U-boats, the British built these destroyers to face off against anything the enemy could throw at them. Using a collection of contemporary photographs and beautiful color artwork, this is a fascinating new study of the ships that formed the backbone of the Royal Navy during World War II.
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