US Navy Gun Destroyers 194588: Fletcher class to Forrest Sherman class by Mark S

Description: US Navy Gun Destroyers 194588 by Mark Stille, Adam Tooby An illustrated history of the long Cold War careers of the US Navys last gun destroyers, from the modernized World War II-era Fletcher-class to the Forrest Sherman-class. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An illustrated history of the long Cold War careers of the US Navys last gun destroyers, from the modernized World War II-era Fletcher-class to the Forrest Sherman-class. The finest American destroyers of World War II had surprisingly long careers into the Cold War and the missile age. The 175-strong Fletcher-class was the largest class of US Navy destroyers ever built, and most received some modernization after World War II. A handful were converted into ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) escorts and one was even converted into the US Navys first guided missile destroyer. Many Sumner-class destroyers were also kept in service, with the last decommissioned in 1973. The Gearing class was the classic US Navy wartime destroyer to have a second Cold War career, some being modified into picket ships and others into ASW escorts. Ninety-five were extensively modernized under the Fleet Modernization and Rehabilitation (FRAM) program which allowed them to serve until 1980. The majority of these ships then saw service with foreign navies. However the story of Cold War gun destroyers is not just one of World War II relics. Commissioned in the 1950s, the 18 ships of the Forrest Sherman class were the US Navys last all-gun destroyers, and were considered to be the pinnacle of US Navy gun-destroyer design. Later in their careers, most were modernized for ASW and antiair warfare. The virtually unknown Norfolk class was originally built as a destroyer leader and maximized for ASW but only two were modernized and the other three retired early. Many of these ships, such as USS Edson, Cassin Young, and Turner Joy, still survive as museum ships today.Using battlescene artwork, detailed illustrations and photos, this book explores the careers, modernizations, and roles of all these unsung Cold War stalwarts, the last gun destroyers of the US Navy. Author Biography Mark Stille (Commander, United States Navy, retired) received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION USN COLD WAR DESTROYER DESIGNS USN COLD WAR DESTROYER WEAPONS GunsMissilesTorpedoesASW weaponsUSN COLD WAR DESTROYER SENSORS RadarsASW sensorsCOLD WAR GUN DESTROYERS AT WAR AND IN PEACE THE DESTROYER CLASSES The Fletcher classSumner classGearing classNorfolk classMitscher classForrest Sherman classANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION FURTHER READING INDEX Promotional An illustrated history of the long Cold War careers of the US Navys last gun destroyers, from the modernized World War II-era Fletcher-class to the Forrest Sherman-class. Promotional "Headline" An illustrated history of the long Cold War careers of the US Navys last gun destroyers, from the modernized World War II-era Fletcher-class to the Forrest Sherman-class. Feature A new take on some of the most famous and dashing of warships from Americas World War II fleet. Details ISBN1472855124 Author Adam Tooby Short Title US Navy Destroyers 1945-88 Pages 48 Series New Vanguard Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1472855124 ISBN-13 9781472855121 Format Paperback Imprint Osprey Publishing Illustrator Adam Tooby Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle Fletcher class to Forrest Sherman class Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of colour illustrations Publication Date 2023-10-26 NZ Release Date 2023-10-26 UK Release Date 2023-10-26 Audience General DEWEY 623.8254097309045 AU Release Date 2024-02-26 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:160479790;

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