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British Guided Missile Destroyers: County-class, Type 82, Type 42 and Type 45

By Paul Wright , Edward Hampshire

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2016
ISBN
147281116X, 9781472811165
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
48 MB (50626747 bytes)
Series
New Vanguard
Pages
48\52
Library
AvaxHome
Time added
2016-06-17 14:19:29
Great Britain;England;Scotland;Wales;Europe;Histor

Description

In the years after World War II, new guided missile technology offered surface ships the chance to destroy airborne threats from afar, thereby preserving their role in naval warfare. This book examines the technology and combat performance of Britains guided missile destroyers over half a century. Uniquely among modern destroyers, three of these classes have been tested in battle against the aircraft and missiles of another modern navy - in the Falklands War - as well as being deployed during the Gulf War. Written by an expert on British naval technology, this book assess the changing technology of the Royal Navys destroyers over half a century, including an examination of the Royal Navys newest and most capable warship, the Type 45.

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