The World Encyclopedia of Destroyers and Frigates: An Illustrated History of Destroyers and Frigates, from Torpedo Boat Destroyers, Corvettes and Escort Vessels Through to the Modern Ships of the Missile Age

This comprehensive encyclopedia focuses exclusively on destroyers and frigates. The opening section both explains the rationale behind the technological development of destroyers and frigates and illustrates the varied manner of their use.Ireland, Bernard is the author of 'The World Encyclopedia of Destroyers and Frigates: An Illustrated History of Destroyers and Frigates, from Torpedo Boat Destroyers, Corvettes and Escort Vessels Through to the Modern Ships of the Missile Age' with ISBN 9780754818670 and ISBN 0754818675.