American Light and Medium Frigates 1794-1836

Σειρά NEW VANGUARD βιβλίο No 147: American Light and Medium Frigates 1794-1836

The 'Original Six' frigates were commissioned by the new-born US Navy at a staggering cost of nearly $700,000. Designed to be light and fast, these warships enabled America to project its power across the globe. Among the ships Mark Lardas examines is USS Constellation: the first ship to be commissioned by the United States Navy. Alongside stirring accounts of engagements during the Barbary Wars, the author explores the design and development of these frigates, explaining the shortcomings that led to their replacement by larger, heavier 44-gun models by 1800.

Packed with contemporary illustrations of US frigates and their British and French rivals, this book follows the escalation of the naval 'arms race' during the 18th century.

Περιεχόμενα:

• Introduction
• Design and Development
• Operational History
• The Ships
• Color Plate Commentary
• Index

Έκδοση: Osprey Publishing

Περιγραφή: Σελ. 48, μαλακό εξώφυλλο, 248 Χ 185 mm. 

Κατάσταση: ΑΜΕΤΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΤΟ

Βάρος κατά την αποστολή: 320 gr.