FROM THE GNEVNY CLASS OF THE PRE-WAR PERIOD TO THE SPECIALIST DESTROYER LEADERS OF THE LENINGRAD CLASS AND THE UNIQUE _TASHKENT_, _SOVIET DESTROYERS OF WORLD WAR II_ IS A DETAILED GUIDE TO THE OFTEN FORGOTTEN DESTROYERS OF THE SOVIET NAVY. The Soviet Navy that faced the German onslaught in 1941 boasted a mixture of modern warships, often built with foreign technical assistance, and antiquated warships from the Tsarist era that were modernised for the conflict. Some Soviet naval vessels saw limited involvement in the war against Finland in 1939–1940, but the main action occurred after the German invasion, when these destroyers escorted convoys, fought battles against other destroyers and the deadly threat posed by attacking aircraft, and provided fire support for Soviet troops. Featuring illustrations, this book is ideal for naval enthusiasts of World War II, and those interested in the little-known warships of Soviet Russia, as well as modellers and wargamers.