Destroyer century

From: Sea Classics | Date: September 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

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As destroyers begin their second century of naval prominence we review their remarkable history in the many wars of the 20th century

Destroyers, the graceful "Greyhounds of the Fleet," have served the US Navy for a 100 years. The proud destroyer tradition all started with the USS Bainbridge (DD-1) a century ago.

Fast, agile, numerous, deadly, seaworthy and versatile, destroyers have been involved in nearly every naval conflict this century. They have been designed for a wide variety of warfare missions. They have served in virtually every navy of consequence, and the capable ...

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