Hard lying: the birth of the destroyer `1893-1913

by Peter C. Smith

This is an informed and highly readable account of the first twenty years in the development of one of the best-loved and effective classes of warship in history.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1971

About the author

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Born Peter Charles Smith in North Elmham, Norfolk, in 1940, eldest son of Ernest & Eileen. Educated at Hamonds School, Swaffham. Married Patricia nee Ireson 1963. Two children, son Paul David and daughter Dawn Tracey.

Editor Balfour Books, Cambridge; Cape Sun, London; World War II Investigator, London.

After living in London, Kent and Cambridge now resides in a north-Bedfordshire village with his wife and Annie the Black Labby.