SOVIET AND RUSSIAN DESTROYER EXPORTS, VOLUME 1: Imperial Russian-built Destroyers in Service with Foreign Navies, 1904-1954

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Examines Russian destroyers' exports, global influence, wartime service, and shipbuilding from 1904 to 1954. Details how these ships were instrumental in the development of the fleets of Estonia, Finland, French Indochina, Germany, Japan, Peru, and others; and later fought on several important fronts during the Second World War. Explores in depth the negotiations and political context behind each transfer, the wartime careers of the vessels, their modernization and upgrades, and the personal stories of many of their commanding officers. Contains 143 black and white photos, 1 color illustration, 9 color photos, 5 color profiles, 1 color map, 2 diagrams, and 1 table.