Description: This fully illustrated series offers detailed descriptions of the evolution of all classes of the principle U.S. combatant types, as well as plans, profiles, and numerous detailed photographs. Norman Friedman outlines the history and development of US Destroyers from the early 20th century to the ARLEIGH BURKE Class Destroyers. He discusses why Destroyers were initially developed and how their focus shifted from Torpedo Boats, to Submarines to Aircraft. The best parts of the book are the programs and ships that occurred in the mid to late stages of the Cold War. Some of the topics covered include the following: - The DASH program (Drone Antisubmarine Helicopter, this was an early UAV that wasdesigned to drop nuclear weapons onto Soviet Submarines).- The concept behind nuclear combatants and the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY CLASS Frigates.- Typhoon Weapon System (this was a procurer to Aegis).- The nuclear Aegis Class Cruiser.- Why the initial ARLEIGH BURKE Destroyers did not include helicopter hangers.- The development of the SPRUANCE, KIDD and TICONDEROGA class Destroyers.- How inflation stalled seventies ship building. Overall this is an excellent book that contains a wealth of information about the concepts, development and practices of US Naval shipbuilding.
Price: 59.95 USD
Location: Saco, Maine
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Series: Historical
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Original Language: English
Genre: History
Country/Region of Manufacture: Great Britain
Topic: Design
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: U. S. Destroyers : an Illustrated Design History
Number of Pages: 489 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Naval Institute Press
Item Height: 1.3 in
Publication Year: 1982
Illustrator: Yes
Item Weight: 59.5 Oz
Item Length: 11.3 in
Author: Norman Friedman
Item Width: 8.8 in
Format: Hardcover
