Tribals, Battles & Darings: The Genesis of the Modern Destroyer

The Tribal class destroyers, Battle class, and Daring class were critical ships in the Royal Navy's history, but little has been written about them. This book seeks to rectify this by describing the three classes and their procurement process, and analyzing their conception, creation, and operational stories. It will provide an insight into ship design, operation, and culture and contribute to a better understanding of one of the most significant periods in the Royal Navy's history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The ships that played a significant role in the Royal Navy's history during the Second World War were predominantly carriers or battleships, such as Ark Royal, Warspite, and Hood. However, there was another class of ships that often went unnoticed, despite their remarkable contributions. These were the Tribal-class destroyers, heroes of the Altmark incident, the Battle of Narvik, and countless actions across all theaters of operation. Despite their importance, there has been surprisingly little written about these critical ships, and even less about their wartime successors, the Battle class, and their postwar incarnations, the Daring class.

This book aims to rectify this by providing a comprehensive description of these three classes of destroyers. Each class was designed under different circumstances, but all were ultimately developed into general-purpose light cruisers. The author delves into the procurement process for each class, considering the needs and technology of the times. By examining these classes side by side, the book offers an insightful analysis of their conception, creation, and operational stories, many of which are heroic. It provides a deep understanding of ship design, operation, and culture, contributing to a better understanding of one of the most significant periods in the Royal Navy's history.

In addition to its historical value, this book will also be of interest to professionals and enthusiasts alike. It offers valuable insights into the evolution of destroyer design and the role that these ships played in naval warfare. The book's clear description of the genesis of the modern destroyer will give readers a clearer picture of its future potential and applications.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in naval history, ship design, and the evolution of warfare. It provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the Tribal-class destroyers and their place in the Royal Navy's history.

Dimension: 260 x 200 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399077958