US Navy Frigates of the Cold War: 297 (New Vanguard) - Tapa blanda

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Stille, Mark

 
9781472840516: US Navy Frigates of the Cold War: 297 (New Vanguard)
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ISBN 10: 1472840518 ISBN 13: 9781472840516
Editorial: Osprey Publishing, 2021

Sinopsis

Though they were never the most glamorous of warships, found US Navy frigates were frequently found on the frontlines of the Cold War at sea.

These warships were the descendants of World War II's destroyer escorts, designed primarily to escort convoys. They specialized in anti-submarine warfare, but were intended to be numerous, tough, versatile, and well-armed enough to show US naval power around the world, performing roles that varied from intercepting drug-smugglers to defending aircraft carriers.

When the Cold War turned hot, frigates were often there. It was a US Navy frigate, Harold E. Holt, that conducted the US Navy's first hostile boarding action since 1826 during the SS Mayaguez incident. Frigates were at the forefront of operations in the Persian Gulf during the Tanker War, with the frigate USS Stark suffering a notorious Exocet attack by Iraqi warplanes, and proving the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's legendary toughness.

This book explains how the technology and design of frigates changed during the Cold War, how the classes were modified to keep up to date, and explores the many varied missions they performed during the Cold War and since.

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Mark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history in the Pacific. 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 received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College.

Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. Paul's art has illustrated the works of Patrick O'Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others, and hangs in many corporate and private collections all over the world. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey.

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Editorial
Osprey Publishing
Año de publicación
2021
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1472840518
ISBN 13 
9781472840516
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Ilustrador
Wright Paul
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
48
Contacto del fabricante
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