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Destroyers - USSR: Books - History, Types and Deployment

A book on destroyers? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and deployment of destroyers from the Soviet Union.

Soviet Destroyers of World War II

The Soviet Navy that faced the German onslaught in 1941 boasted a mixture of modern warships, often built with foreign technical assistance, and antiquated warships from the Tsarist era that were modernised for the conflict.

Some Soviet naval vessels saw limited involvement in the war against Finland in 1939-1940, but the main action occurred after the German invasion, when these destroyers escorted convoys, fought battles against other destroyers and the deadly threat posed by attacking aircraft, and provided fire support for Soviet troops.

From the Gnevny class of the pre-war period to the specialist destroyer leaders of the Leningrad class and the unique Tashkent, "Soviet Destroyers of World War II" is a detailed guide to the often forgotten destroyers of the Soviet Navy.

Author:Alexander Hill
Specs:48 pages, 25 x 18.5 x 1.1 cm / 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (GB, 2018)
Series:New Vanguard (256)
ISBN:9781472822567
Soviet Destroyers of World War II

Soviet Destroyers of World War II

Language: English

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