Fletcher-Class Destroyers: A History – When one thinks of the various classes of surface warships that served in the United States Navy during the Second World War, chances are one’s thoughts ...

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What You Need to Know: The Fletcher-class destroyers were the most numerous and arguably among the most versatile warships of World War II, with 175 commissioned by the U.S. Navy.... What You Need ...

During World War II, the largest and most produced destroyer was the Fletcher-class. One hundred and seventy-five Fletcher-class destroyers were built during the war. The design was commonly held ...

A large section of the USS Johnston, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was found 21,180 feet beneath the surface, Caladan Oceanic and the Naval History and Heritage Command announced Thursday.

Check out the trailer for the upcoming World War II simulator game that will have you take on the role of a Fletcher-class destroyer captain. In Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter, jump on the controls ...

As it was leaving the harbor in Norfolk, Virginia, on Nov. 12, the Fletcher-class destroyer’s anchor contacted another ship and inflicted significant damage. The Willie Dee emerged unscathed ...

When World War II started, I enlisted in the Navy and, after a brief training period, was assigned to a brand new, Fletcher-class destroyer, the USS Black, Destroyer Division 666, as a machinist ...