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Soviet Destroyers of World War II

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: New Vanguard - Ships - Modern Navy - Assorted

Last Stocked on 11/16/2024

Product Info

Title
Soviet Destroyers of World War II
Publisher
Category
Author
Alexander Hill
Publish Year
2018
Pages
48
Dimensions
7.25x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147692217
MFG. Part #
OSPNVG256
Type
Softcover
Series
NVG256

Description

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 modernized 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.