destroyer escort (Meaning)

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destroyer escort (n)

warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoys

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The destroyer escort was tasked with protecting the convoy of supply ships from enemy submarines.
During World War II, destroyer escorts played a vital role in safeguarding merchant vessels from attacks.
The crew of the destroyer escort maintained a constant vigilance for any signs of enemy activity.
Despite their smaller size compared to full-fledged destroyers, destroyer escorts were agile and well-armed.
The radar on the destroyer escort detected the presence of enemy aircraft, prompting swift defensive actions.
The destroyer escort maneuvered skillfully through rough seas to maintain position alongside the convoy.
In the Battle of the Atlantic, destroyer escorts were instrumental in reducing losses to Allied shipping.
The captain of the destroyer escort coordinated closely with other escorts to provide mutual protection.
As the threat of submarine attacks persisted, destroyer escorts remained on high alert at all times.
After the war, many destroyer escorts were decommissioned and sold for civilian use or scrapped.

warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoys

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The destroyer escort was tasked with protecting the convoy of supply ships from enemy submarines.

During World War II, destroyer escorts played a vital role in safeguarding merchant vessels from attacks.

The crew of the destroyer escort maintained a constant vigilance for any signs of enemy activity.

Despite their smaller size compared to full-fledged destroyers, destroyer escorts were agile and well-armed.