US Navy Ships Camouflage WWII: Destroyers and Destroyer

US Navy Ships Camouflage WWII: Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts - Specials series (6099)
- Used Book in Good Condition
Since the formation of the Continental Navy in 1775, US Navy ships have donned numerous colors. During WWI, when the German U-boat threatened to stop US and Canadian supplies from reaching their European allies, the British Royal Navy began using a splinter-type camouflage to confuse the enemy about the speed, distance, and the course of its ships. The US also adopted similar camouflage during this timeframe. When the Bureau of Construction and Repairs began issuing instructions for different camouflage schemes and colors, the Navy took note, and by WWII, USN destroyers sported several different camouflage schemes that ranged from blue to gray to black and included painted bow waves and multiple dazzle schemes. When WWII ended in 1945, the fleet was restored to Standard Navy Gray to await the next revolution in deceptive paintwork. Illustrated with 116 b/w photos, 2 color photos, and over 30 color renderings/profiles. 68 pages.
Country USA
Brand Squadron Signal Publications
Manufacturer Squadron/Signal Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 6099
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780897475716
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Squadron Signal Publications
Manufacturer	Squadron/Signal Publications
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	6099
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780897475716
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

US Navy Ships Camouflage WWII: Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts - Specials series (6099)