Автор: Eric W. Osborne
Издательство: ABC Clio
Серия: Weapons and warfare
Год: 2004
Формат: PDF
Страниц: 300 - 2 Mb
Язык: English
Initially commissioned as reconnaissance vessels, cruisers are now the most versatile warships in the world's advanced navies. As guardians of trade routes and embodiments of the power of their countries, they serve economic and diplomatic functions well beyond the theater of battle.