British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 193945: Hunt, River, Loch and Bay-Class F

Description: British Frigates and Escort Destroyers 193945 by Angus Konstam, Adam Tooby A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britains lifeline to the United States. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britains lifeline to the United States.As the Battle of the Atlantic grew fiercer, Britain and the Commonwealth needed large quantities of new warships to defend their shipping which could be produced cheaply. The two largest type of ship produced were the escort destroyer and the frigate. Escort destroyers were essentially small destroyers optimized for anti-submarine warfare, with speed and anti-surface weaponry sacrificed, while frigates were simpler, designed so they could be built quickly in civilian shipyards. Nearly 200 were built.These warships were key to protecting convoys in the Atlantic Ocean where their range and seagoing qualities made them well-suited for operations. They were also used to form hunting groups, and collectively accounted for the destruction of scores of German U-boats. Their arrival came at a critical time for the Royal Navy, when the Battle of the Atlantic was reaching its climax, and losses among both merchant ships and escorts were mounting.In this book, naval expert Angus Konstam outlines the history of the Hunt-, Loch-, Bay-, and River-class escort destroyers and frigates, revealing how crews fought, and what life was like on board. Using archive photos, detailed colour profiles, a Hunt-class cutaway, and battlescenes of the ships at war, he explores the key role played by these small but deadly escorts. Author Biography Angus Konstam hails from Orkney, off the north of Scotland, and is the author of well over 100 history books, 75 of which are published by Osprey. He has written widely on naval history from The Pirate World to his most recent works, Hunt the Bismarck and Mutiny on the Spanish Main, both published by Osprey. A former naval officer, he has worked as a museum curator in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London and the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a former Chair of the Society of Authors in Scotland. Now a full-time author and historian, he has returned to live in Orkney. Table of Contents INTRODUCTIONDESIGN & DEVELOPMENT- Escort vessels- The escort destroyer- The frigateCAPABILITIES- General capabilities- Weaponry and sensorsESCORTS IN ACTIONTHE WARSHIPS- Hunt Class Escort Destroyers (Type 1)- Hunt Class Escort Destroyers (Type 2)- Hunt Class Escort Destroyers (Type 3)- Hunt Class Escort Destroyers (Type 4)- River Class Frigates (Group 1)- River Class Frigates (Group 2)- Loch Class Frigates- Bay Class FrigatesSPECIFICATIONSFURTHER READINGINDEX Promotional A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britains lifeline to the United States. Promotional "Headline" A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britains lifeline to the United States. Feature These warships were key to the Allies success in the Battle of the Atlantic and were used to form hunter groups to combat U-boat attacks. Details ISBN1472858115 Author Adam Tooby Short Title British Escort Warships 1939-45 Pages 48 Series New Vanguard Language English Year 2023 Illustrator Adam Tooby ISBN-10 1472858115 ISBN-13 9781472858115 Format Paperback Subtitle Hunt, River, Loch and Bay-Class Frigates and Escort Destroyers Imprint Osprey Publishing UK Release Date 2023-06-22 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Publication Date 2023-06-22 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-06-22 Illustrations Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of colour illustrations DEWEY 623.8254094109044 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-10-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158011442;

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