United States Navy Destroyers of World War II

Reilly, J.C. Jr.: 1983 Poole UK, hardcover with dustjacket 160 pages. United States Navy Destroyers of World War II by John C. Reilly Jr. is an illustrated study of the development and service of U.S. destroyers up to and during the Second World War, leading from the pre‑war classes to the famous Fletcher, Sumner and Gearing classes. The book combines concise text, extensive technical data and over two hundred close‑up photographs to show design evolution, equipment details and wartime operations of these ships. ISBN 9780713710267 / 0713710268 In very good condition