FLETCHER-CLASS DESTROYER

Of all the American destroyer classes to serve in World War II, the ships of the Fletcher class are the most famous. The US built 175 Fletchers were in a two-and-one-half-year period, a stunning example of World War II warship standardization and mass production. This volume features a complete description of the design, construction, and wartime modifications of the class; 91 photographs; and 140 line drawings, many with comprehensive keys that show every detail of the ship class - fittings, antennas, weapons, propellers, fire-control equipment, camouflage schemes, and more.