THE BOOKS OF PETER C. SMITH

FIGHTING FLOTILLA; HMS Laforey and her sister ships.

H/B 1976 (ISBN 0 7183 0314 8); 2^nd Revised Edition H/B due from Pen & Sword Maritime, 2010.

Foreword by Mrs R. M. J. Hutton.

This is the detailed history of the eight ships of the Laforey Class built during World War II. The most comprehensive account of the design, construction and war record of the British destroyer class ever written. Using then unreleased documents for the first time, the full story of the origins of these ships is given. The most handsome design of all the Royal Navy's destroyers and among the most powerfully armed, these vessels are given full coverage including the detailed discussions that led to their design, the building and construction and commissioning of each ship.

Replete with diagrams of their gun turrets and armaments, ships badges, commanding officers and battle Honours. Their full war records, which were outstanding, are given from both official records and eyewitness accounts. Reviewing the book on The Crusader Project in March 2009, Andreas Biermann said: "I was not disappointed," adding, "I can only highly recommend this book"

Publishers enquiries welcomed.

Naval History
Destroyer Leader	Task Force 57	Pedestal: the convoy that saved Malta	Hard Lying-the birth of the destroyer
Action Imminent	Hit First, Hit Hard	Battleship Royal Sovereign	British Battle-Cruisers
Hold the Narrow Sea	Battles of the Malta Striking Forces	Cruisers in Action	The Great Ships Pass
Eagle's War	Destroyer Action	Heritage of the Sea	HMS Wild Swan