Description: British Guided Missile Destroyers: County-class, Type 82, Type 42 and Type 45 (New Vanguard, 234)Hampshire, EdwardPublisher: Osprey PublishingPublication Date: 2016Binding: Soft coverIllustrator: Wright, PaulCondition: NEWAbout this titleSynopsis: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 Britain's 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--and were also deployed during the Gulf War. Written by an expert on British naval technology, this book assess the changing technology of the Royal Navy's destroyers, including an examination of the Royal Navy's newest and most capable warship, the Type 45.*DISCLAIMER NOTES: 1) PHOTOS: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INSPECT ALL PICTURES.WE MAY INCLUDE STOCK IMAGES FOR BETTER REPRESENTATION.WE WILL ALWAYS INCLUDE PICTURES OF THE ITEM THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE WHEN POSSIBLE. IF WE HAVE MULTIPLES OF THE SAME ITEM THE PICTURES WILL BE STOCK PHOTOS.NOTE: Some photos used are the property of Board Game Geek. 2) CONDITION: NEWDue to age and storage, the package may have some shelf wear, dings, and dents. Any significant damage or defects will be noted below. 3) PRICE REFLECTS THE CONDITION, RARITY, AND COLLECTABILITY.
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Special Attributes: Illustrated
Subject: Military & War
Book Title: British Guided Missile Destroyers : County-Class, Type 82, Type 42 and Type 45
Number of Pages: 48 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Item Height: 0.2 in
Topic: Military / Naval, Military / Weapons, Military / Persian Gulf War (1991), Europe / Great Britain / General
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes, Wright, Paul
Genre: History
Item Weight: 5.8 Oz
Author: Edward Hampshire
Item Length: 9.9 in
Book Series: New Vanguard Ser.
Item Width: 6.9 in
Format: Trade Paperback