Marketplace.
Us Navy Destroyer Escorts Of World War Ii
£13.12
£13.12/each
Sold and sent by Speedyhen
Delivered by post or courier
Delivery
- FREE standard courier delivery by Fri 11 Jul
Returns
Returns available within 30 days. A fee may apply.
Us Navy Destroyer Escorts Of World War Ii
£13.12
£13.12/each
Description
The Destroyer Escort was the smallest ocean-going escort built for the United States Navy – a downsized destroyer with less speed, fewer guns, and fewer torpedoes than its big brother, the fleet destroyer. Destroyer escorts first went into production because the Royal Navy needed an escort warship which was larger than a corvette, but which could be built faster than a destroyer. Lacking the shipyards to build these types of ships in Britain, they ordered them in the US. Once the US unexpectedly entered World War II, its navy suddenly also needed more escort warships, even warships less capable than destroyers, and the destroyer escort was reluctantly picked to fill the gap.Despite the Navy’s initial reservations, these ships did yeoman service during World War II, fighting in both the Atlantic and Pacific, taking on both U-boat and Japanese submarines and serving as the early warning pickets against kamikazes later in the war. They also participated in such dramatic actions as the Battle of Samar (where a group of destroyers and destroyer escorts fought Japanese battleships and cruisers to protect the escort carriers they were shielding) and the capture of the U-505 (the only major naval vessel captured at sea by the US Navy). The destroyer escorts soldiered on after World War II in both the United States Navy and a large number of navies throughout the world, with several serving into the twenty-first century. This book tells the full story of these plucky ships, from their design and development to their service around the world, complete with stunning illustrations and contemporary photographs.
Sold by Speedyhen (Speedy Hen LTD)
| Author | Mark Lardas |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN-13 | 9781472839749 |
| Item Height | 0.5 |
| Item Length | 18.4 |
| Item Width | 24.7 |
| Publisher | Osprey |
Delivery
- FREE standard courier delivery by Fri 11 Jul
Returns
Not happy with a Marketplace item? You can request a return and refund online up to 30 days after the delivery date. You'll need to return the item to the Marketplace seller.Our returns policy
About Marketplace
We're giving you more choice than ever before. Shop more products from more brands across homewares, beauty, electricals and much more.
Sold and sent by trusted sellers right to your door.
No reviews yet
Help other customers like you
Reviews are submitted by our customers directly through our website. We also share reviews from other retailers' websites to help you make an informed decision.
Write a review