American Destroyer Escorts of World War 2

Elliott, Peter; 1974 UK, softcover 128 pages, many photographs and detailed information. American Destroyer Escorts of World War 2 by Peter Elliott is an illustrated survey of the famous “DEs”, describing their design, construction and service with the U.S. Navy, Royal Navy and other Allied navies during the Battle of the Atlantic and beyond. The book combines basic technical data, photographs and concise operational histories to show how these small, specialized escort ships became a key weapon against the U‑boat threat. ISBN 9780855241612 / 0855241616 In good condition