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A book on smaller warships? Here are books on the history, deployment and technology of frigates, corvettes and patrol boats.
An Illustrated Guide to Frigates of the World
This fully illustrated reference book charts the complete history of frigates, from their post-World War I function as escort vessels, their role as sloops and corvettes, and their subsequent transformation into post-World War II anti-submarine vessels. A country-by-country directory of over 70 classes describes the main characteristics of each vessel. Each entry, with its expert commentary and high-quality photography, is accompanied by a specification box detailing country of origin, displacement, dimensions, armament, machinery, power, performance and protection.
A useful glossary containing definitions of key naval terms is included at the back of the book. With its lively narrative and over 235 photographs, this authoritative volume provides historians and enthusiasts with key information about these important naval vessels.
Author:
Bernard Ireland
Specs:
96 pages, 29.5 x 23 x 0.8 cm / 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.31 in, paperback
Korvetten und Patrouillenschiffe - Geschichte - Technik - Schiffsklassen seit 1945 (Typenkompass)
Dieser Typenkompass widmet sich den Korvetten und Patrouillenschiffen. In den neuen Bedrohungsszenarien der asymmetrischen Kriegsführung erfahren gerade diesen beiden Schiffstypen zurzeit eine weltweite Renaissance. In der Einleitung wird die Entwicklung der Korvetten zum heutigen Hightech-Kampfgerät geschildert und erklärt, wie deren Ableger, das Patrouillenschiff, entstand.
Author:
Hans Karr
Specs:
128 pages, 20.5 x 14 cm / 8.1 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:
22 b&w and 179 colour photographs
Publisher:
Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2011)
Series:
Typenkompass
Korvetten und Patrouillenschiffe - Geschichte - Technik - Schiffsklassen seit 1945