During the 20th Century, the British destroyer was the workhorse of the fleet, generally fast and suitable for a variety of roles. The first destroyers were strictly Torpedo Boat Destroyers (TBDs); that is, they …

In the British Royal Navy during the second world war a ship must also be fitted with torpedo tubes to be classed as a destroyer. They are usually equipped for anti-submarine work, although some may …

BRITISH DESTROYERS 1939–45 Wartime-built classes INTRODUCTION produced during World War I. These were all medium-sized general-purpose destroyers, and each new class was an …

Classic British inter-war destroyer design. Eight As, Bs, and Ds plus 4 Cs, for a total of 28. B, C, and D leaders were similar in game terms. Most gave up a torpedo mount in 1940 to ship a 3 inch anti …

Resin & Photoetched Metal Kit in 1/350 scale History HMS Vigilant was laid down by Swan Hunters Shipbuilding, at Wallsend on 31 January 1942, launched within the year on 22 December 1942, & …

By J, C. STARK LONDON, Feb. 17 (AP)-A conquering BritiSh destroyer came home tonight with 300 Britons rescued from tile nazi prison ship Altmal'k, leaving the German prison vessel rammed fast in …

British Destroyer Forces on Dutch Route 22 July 1916 Commander: Commodre Tyrwhitt 1st Division: