Frigates and Corvettes: Books - History and Models
A book on frigates and corvettes? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of frigates and corvettes.
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.
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Author:
Bernard Ireland
Details:
96 pages, 29.5 x 23 x 0.8 cm / 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.31 in, paperback
Fregatten - Geschichte, Technik, Schiffsklassen - seit 1945 (Typenkompass)
Even though the design and tasks have changed over time, the frigate type of ship has survived to this day. After 1945, the tasks of escort protection and anti-submarine warfare were supplemented by defense against threats from the air. Today, fighting small targets to secure free maritime traffic is a core task of this type of ship.
Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and a technical data sheet.
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Author:
Hans Karr
Details:
128 pages, 20.5 x 14 cm / 8.1 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:
167 colour photos, 3 drawings
Publisher:
Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2013)
Series:
Typenkompass
ISBN:
9783613035782
Fregatten - Geschichte, Technik, Schiffsklassen - seit 1945
Korvetten und Patrouillenschiffe - Geschichte - Technik - Schiffsklassen seit 1945 (Typenkompass)
This Typenkompass is dedicated to corvettes and patrol ships. In the new threat scenarios of asymmetric warfare, these two types of ships are currently experiencing a worldwide renaissance. The introduction describes the development of corvettes into today's high-tech combat equipment and explains how their offshoot, the patrol ship, came into being.
Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and a technical data sheet.
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Author:
Hans Karr
Details:
128 pages, 20.5 x 14 cm / 8.1 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:
22 b&w and 179 colour photos
Publisher:
Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2011)
Series:
Typenkompass
ISBN:
9783613033689
Korvetten und Patrouillenschiffe - Geschichte - Technik - Schiffsklassen seit 1945
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