{"title":"Bernard Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003eBernard Ireland offers detailed explorations into military history and naval warfare, with a particular emphasis on engineering and vessel design. His works, such as the \u003cem\u003eIllustrated Directory of Amphibious Warfare Vessels\u003c\/em\u003e, provide clear, authoritative insights into the technology and development of amphibious and naval craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in the strategic and technical aspects of military maritime operations will find Ireland’s books richly informative. His writings combine accessible explanations with precise detail, appealing to enthusiasts of both history and military engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"illustrated-directory-of-amphibious-warfare-vessels-by-bernard-ireland-9781780192437","title":"Illustrated Directory of Amphibious Warfare Vessels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllustrated Directory of Amphibious Warfare Vessels\u003c\/em\u003e by Bernard Ireland is a comprehensive country-by-country guide to 130 landing ships and landing craft, featuring over 210 wartime and modern photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume offers a complete guide to landing ships, detailing conventional personnel and cargo carriers, welldeck dock ships, and modern multi-function ships that accommodate helicopters, landing craft, military personnel, their vehicles and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, it includes a country-by-country directory of landing craft, ranging from ramped beaching craft to present-day high-speed air-cushion craft. 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Three major country-by-country sections then deal with the destroyer in its formative years up until the end of World War I, its classic phase, and transformation into a specialist anti-aircraft escort. The third section covers the development of the frigate since its inception in 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical description is blended with informed comment on the performance and effectiveness of each of over 250 types and classes, making this an essential reference as well as an enjoyable read for anyone interested in naval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book examines destroyer and frigate evolution, including special topics such as the origins of the torpedo boat, frigates versus high-speed submarines, and frigates in the missile age. 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