Continuing the history of the destroyer warship, we now look at the types of British destroyers and some crucial encounters during World War II – including the sinking of Japanese heavy cruiser, Haguro.
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Warship – The Destroyer (Part 2)
The second part of the history of the destroyer warship – from the competition faced by the British in the period up to World War I, through the inter-war period, to World War II.
Warship – The Destroyer (Part 1)
A history of the destroyer, from its earliest designation as torpedo boat catchers to torpedo boat destroyers up to World War I, outlining developments in construction and speed.