The Destroyer type of warship evolved from the 19th century 'Torpedo Boat Destroyer' of a mere couple hundred tons, to the vessels seen in WWII that were 10 tim
For two decades Norman Friedman's account of the development of American destroyers has been a standard reference. The revised edition includes the two eventful
Destroyers in Action, first published in 1945 as part of The U.S. Navy in Action Series, examines some of the important battles waged by the U.S. Navy destroyer
Includes numerous maps and illustrations. This monograph provides first-hand accounts of Destroyer Squadron 18 during this critical battle upon which so much of