The American Destroyer USS Fletcher 1942

The American Destroyer USS Fletcher 1942 Author:Waldemar Góralski Language:English Format:Softcover Dimensions:8.3" x 11.7" Pages:84 Photos:156 profiles, B2 drawing sheets Publisher:Kagero ISBN:9788366148826 Item No. 9788366148826 When, in the early 1930s, the Americans began modernizing their navy, they considered the replacement of old destroyers from the Great War as one of the most urgent tasks. However, the new projects, disappointed and dissatisfied the sailors. Some of these vessels were heavily overloaded (e.g. Sims class and early Benson ships), as a result some of the weaponry had to be removed. By proceeding with the design of subsequent series of destroyers, efforts were made to respect the Treaty restrictions (London, 1936). The originally formulated requirements envisaged a destroyer with a displacement of 1,600 tons and armament consisting of not less than 4.5-inch (127 mm) guns and 10 x 533mm to