The Destroyer USS Kidd by Stefan Draminski (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Destroyer USS Kidd by Stefan Draminski A brilliantly detailed visual representation of the only US World War II destroyer that has retained its original configuration all the way up to today. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description USS Kidd (DD-661) was launched 28 February 1943 and served in the Pacific from August 1943 until the end of the war, taking part in operations in the Marshall Islands, the Marianas campaign, and the Philippines. In early 1945 she joined Task Force 58 (TF 58) for the invasion of Okinawa. After service in the Korean War as part of Task Force 77 she alternated West Pacific cruises with operations on the West Coast. She was decommissioned on 19 June 1964 and entered the Atlantic Reserve Fleet. She has been docked at Baton Rouge since 23 May 1982, when she was transferred to the Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission and is now on public view there as a museum vessel. Never modernized, USS Kidd is the only destroyer to retain its World War II appearance.This brand new addition to the Anatomy of the ship series combines a brief narrative history of the USS Kidd, its design and construction and contemporary photographs, with a series of detailed plans of the destroyer and Stefan Draminskis superbly detailed digital colour artworks. Author Biography Stefan Draminski was born in 1982 and is a naval researcher and illustrator. Since 2002 he has worked on numerous publications on military history subjects. Using 3D software, he creates highly detailed and historically accurate digital models of warships, aircraft and vehicles. His particular interest in the Imperial Japanese Navy has led him to learn Japanese. He lives in Torun, Poland, with his wife, children and dog. Table of Contents (Subject to confirmation)Section 1 IntroductionTechnical DescriptionHistorySection 2Primary ViewsSection 3General ArrangementsHull StructureSuperstructure RigArmamentFire ControlFittingsBoatsBibliography Promotional A brilliantly detailed visual representation of the only US World War II destroyer that has retained its original configuration all the way up to today. Details ISBN1472827414 Author Stefan Draminski Language English ISBN-10 1472827414 ISBN-13 9781472827418 Format Hardcover Year 2024 Imprint Osprey Publishing Pages 336 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Series Anatomy of The Ship Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2024-01-04 Publication Date 2024-02-29 Illustrations More than 500 line and 3D colour artworks. Audience General UK Release Date 2024-02-29 AU Release Date 2024-06-03 DEWEY 359.8354 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158693784;

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