Fighting Flotilla: RN Laforey Class Destroyers in World War II

by Peter C. Smith

The 'Laforays' were the largest, most powerfully armed and successful ships of this type to see frontline action with the Royal Navy in WWII. They were also the handsomest warships to see service and presented a perfect combination of power and speed. They were assigned to the most dangerous theaters of war including Force H, sailing between Gibraltar and Malta, from where they operated against the German supply lines to North Africa. They escorted...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848842732
• ISBN13: 9781848842731
• Release Date: July 2010
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Maritime
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.2"