This 10x12" history offers a detailed study of the early days of British destroyers, from torpedo-boat destroyers through both world wars, combining technical history with discussion of deployment tactics and the changing role of destroyers. The book is illustrated with numerous b&w historical photos, and ship plans drawn by A. D. Baker, III. Appendices offer a data list of ship specifications, and a list of building dates and facts for each ship. Friedman, a naval historian, has written about 30 books. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)