THE KELLY'S: BRITISH J, K AND N CLASS DESTROYERS OF WORLD WAR II
Written by Christopher Langtree
Illustrated by John Lambert, John Roberts
Published by Chatham Publishing
in 2002
ISBN: 186176166X
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- MILITARY
- WORLD WAR II
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- MARITIME
- WARSHIP
THE KELLY'S: BRITISH J, K AND N CLASS DESTROYERS OF WORLD WAR II
Written by Christopher Langtree.
Illustrated by John Lambert, John Roberts.
Stock no. 1329512
1st.
2002.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The story of the Royal Navy's J, K and N class destroyers of the Second World War. Blue boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. ISBN: 186176166X. Minimal bumping to spine else a fine copy, looks unread.
Front cover
Contents
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- 1 The Design Process
- 2 Construction, Trials and Modifications
- 3 Armament
- 4 Camouflage and Markings
- 5 Pre-War and the Early Months
- 6 1940: The Norwegian Campaign
- 7 The Kellys in Home Waters to April 1941
- 8 The Mediterranean Theatre, 1940-41
- 9 Destroyers in the Red Sea
- 10 The Battle of Crete, 1941
- 11 1942: The Second Battle of Sirte and the Java Sea
- 12 The Kellys in 1943
- 13 1944: The D-Day Landings
- 14 The Last Months of the War
- 15 After the War
- 16 The Dutch Destroyers Post-War
- 17 An Evaluation
- Appendices
- 1. Specifications
- 2. Flotilla Organisation 1939-1945
- 3. Alterations and Additions to Anti-Aircraft Armament
- 4. Commanding Officers
- 5. Launch and Commissioning
- 6. Repairs and Refits carried out at the Humber Ports to 31 December 1939
- 7. Reserve Categories
- 8. Endurance and Fuel Consumption
- Sources
- Index