U.S. Flush-Deck Destroyers 1916–45 by Osprey Publishing

Lardas.Four pipes and flush decks were a distinctly American destroyer design. Devised prior to and during U.S. involvement in World War I, they dominated the U.S. Navy’s destroyer forces all the way through World War II. This volume examines the operational history of the U.S. Navy ships that fought with distinction in both World Wars. 48 pages, illustrated throughout, 7¼”x 9¾”, softcover.