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ALLEN M. SUMNER CLASS DESTROYER BRIEF - NO. 64
The Allen M. Sumner class was a group of 58 destroyers built by the United States during World War II. Another twelve ships were completed as destroyer minelayers. The class was named for Allen Melancthon Sumner, an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Often referred to as simply the Sumner, this class was distinguished from the previous Fletcher class by their twin 5-inch/38 caliber gun mounts, dual rudders, additional anti-aircraft weapons, and many other advancements. The Allen M. Sumner design was extended 14 feet (4.3 m) amidships to become the Gearing class, which was produced in larger numbers but did not see significant service in World War II.
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published: 05 Aug 2021
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World of Warships: Legends | Tier VIII USN Destroyer Allen M. Sumner
USS Allen M. Sumner was the lead ship of her class of destroyers. These ships offered a few upgrades compared to the Flatcher ;D class, including the gun mounts, dual rudders, additional anti-aircraft weapons, as well as other advancements. Allen M. Sumner comes as the new researchable Tier VIII of the USN destroyer Tech Tree!
#wowslegends
For more info on the other destroyers of the update, check out our dedicated blog post:
EN https://wowsl.co/3yge0gm
DE https://wowsl.co/3HOGyke
FR https://wowsl.co/3xP6EPK
JA https://wowsl.co/3bfmafW
RU https://wowsl.co/3OFMj5Y
ES-MX https://wowsl.co/3Oj0A9d
PT-BR https://wowsl.co/3QNODtN
published: 03 Aug 2022
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World of Warships - Know Your Ship #18 - Allen M Sumner Class Destroyers
Episode 18 of Know Your Ship! In this educational video I cover the Allen M. Sumner Class destroyers commissioned by the United States Navy during World War 2. These destroyers were an improvement on the previous Fletcher class destroyers, having greater firepower at only a marginal increase in tonnage. Notable ships of the class include the USS Laffey and the USS Mannert L Abele, both destroyers being involved in kamikaze attacks. These destroyers will be the tier 9 US destroyers in World of Warships. Admirals, get to know these terrific US Navy destroyers before taking command of them in World of Warships! Enjoy and see you all in battle!
Footage from this video from:
"Dogfights - Season 2 - Kamikaze" - History Channel
Video is for purely educational purposes and has not been monetize...
published: 15 Oct 2014
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Allen M. Sumner and Gearing classes
Allen M. Sumner and Gearing classes
published: 23 May 2010
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Evolution of US Navy Destroyers - A Complete Guide
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0:00 Intro
1:45 How/Why destroyers were invented
2:20 Bainbridge and Truxtun Class
3:07 Flivvers (Smith and Paulding Class)
3:56 Thousand Tonners (Cassin, Aylwin, O'Brien, Tucker and Sampson Class)
4:57 Flush-Deckers (Caldwell, Wickes and Clemson Class)
6:49 Goldplaters (Farragut, Porter, Mahan, Gridley, Somers, Bagley, Behnham and Sims Class)
9:40 Livermo...
published: 05 Mar 2021
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Allan M. Sumner class, USS Sumner (DD-692) American destroyer: A Closer Look
Usage in battles
The U.S.S. Sumner is one of the most powerful and versatile destroyers in the game. Equipped with plentiful anti-air armament, strong main guns, and belt armour, it is capable of taking on many roles in combat. The Sumner functions similarly to the Cowell (DD-547), each can perform the same roles, but the Sumner has some differences that can make it better or worse in some roles.
1. Gunfighter
The Sumner is equipped with one more gun than the Fletcher (DD-445) and Cowell (DD-547). While this might not seem a lot, there is a big difference: The guns are mounted in three turrets, each containing two guns. This means that your shells will have better grouping, but the most significant advantage is when you're bow on towards an enemy. While the Cowell and Fletcher can only ...
published: 30 Oct 2019
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USS Laffey (DD-724) - Guide 199
The USS Laffey, a Sumner class destroyer of the United States Navy, is today's subject.
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www.amazon.co.uk/Hell-Heavens-Laffey-Greatest-Kamikaze/dp/030682454X
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published: 03 Oct 2020
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USS Allen M. Sumner alongside USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during a refueling in the...HD Stock Footage
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USS Allen M. Sumner alongside USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during a refueling in the Atlantic Ocean.
Midway class aircraft carrier USS Franklin D...
published: 24 May 2014
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1970 U.S. NAVY GEARING CLASS DESTROYER "DESTROYERMEN" FILM 21714
This color film, U.S. Navy Destroyermen, was produced for the United States Navy by the Office of Information. This office maintains close relations and contacts in the entertainment industry with the goal of telling the US military's story. It was created for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Naval Photographic Center in 1970 to be used as a recruiting tool.
The U.S. Navy Band plays as families say goodbye to naval personnel getting ready to depart on Destroyer duty (0:07-0:58). The Destroyer, USS Gearing DD710, an Ocean Greyhound, leaves port (0:59-1:25). The United States Navy Presents Destroyermen in a background of ocean waves (1:26-1:39). USS Gearing plows through the waves (1:43-2:34). Pulley system, or wheel on a shaft, a simple machine (2:41-2:43). Naval personnel in Life Jack...
published: 15 Aug 2018
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"Six-Gunned Heavyweights"( USS Allen M. Sumner Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer)
In an attack on Japanese shipping in Ormoc Bay, Leyte, in early December 1944 class leader Allen M. Sumner (DD-692), along with sisters Moale (DD-693) and Cooper (DD-695), would engage in one of their few surface battles against Japanese warships. In a swift running night battle the Japanese destroyers Kuwa was sunk and Take badly damaged along with several other smaller escorts. But the fight was not without American losses. Sumner sustained 13 wounded from a near miss and Cooper was struck by Japanese torpedoes, breaking in two and sinking with a loss of 191 of her crew of 360. Sumner would be hit again in Lingayen, suffering 14 killed and 29 wounded, but she would lick her wounds and sail on not only through the end of the Pacific War but also through the Korean and Vietnam conflicts as...
published: 03 Nov 2018
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ALLEN M. SUMNER CLASS DESTROYER BRIEF - NO. 64
The Allen M. Sumner class was a group of 58 destroyers built by the United States during World War II. Another twelve ships were completed as destroyer minelaye...
The Allen M. Sumner class was a group of 58 destroyers built by the United States during World War II. Another twelve ships were completed as destroyer minelayers. The class was named for Allen Melancthon Sumner, an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Often referred to as simply the Sumner, this class was distinguished from the previous Fletcher class by their twin 5-inch/38 caliber gun mounts, dual rudders, additional anti-aircraft weapons, and many other advancements. The Allen M. Sumner design was extended 14 feet (4.3 m) amidships to become the Gearing class, which was produced in larger numbers but did not see significant service in World War II.
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The Allen M. Sumner class was a group of 58 destroyers built by the United States during World War II. Another twelve ships were completed as destroyer minelayers. The class was named for Allen Melancthon Sumner, an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Often referred to as simply the Sumner, this class was distinguished from the previous Fletcher class by their twin 5-inch/38 caliber gun mounts, dual rudders, additional anti-aircraft weapons, and many other advancements. The Allen M. Sumner design was extended 14 feet (4.3 m) amidships to become the Gearing class, which was produced in larger numbers but did not see significant service in World War II.
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- published: 05 Aug 2021
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World of Warships: Legends | Tier VIII USN Destroyer Allen M. Sumner
USS Allen M. Sumner was the lead ship of her class of destroyers. These ships offered a few upgrades compared to the Flatcher ;D class, including the gun mounts...
USS Allen M. Sumner was the lead ship of her class of destroyers. These ships offered a few upgrades compared to the Flatcher ;D class, including the gun mounts, dual rudders, additional anti-aircraft weapons, as well as other advancements. Allen M. Sumner comes as the new researchable Tier VIII of the USN destroyer Tech Tree!
#wowslegends
For more info on the other destroyers of the update, check out our dedicated blog post:
EN https://wowsl.co/3yge0gm
DE https://wowsl.co/3HOGyke
FR https://wowsl.co/3xP6EPK
JA https://wowsl.co/3bfmafW
RU https://wowsl.co/3OFMj5Y
ES-MX https://wowsl.co/3Oj0A9d
PT-BR https://wowsl.co/3QNODtN
https://wn.com/World_Of_Warships_Legends_|_Tier_Viii_Usn_Destroyer_Allen_M._Sumner
USS Allen M. Sumner was the lead ship of her class of destroyers. These ships offered a few upgrades compared to the Flatcher ;D class, including the gun mounts, dual rudders, additional anti-aircraft weapons, as well as other advancements. Allen M. Sumner comes as the new researchable Tier VIII of the USN destroyer Tech Tree!
#wowslegends
For more info on the other destroyers of the update, check out our dedicated blog post:
EN https://wowsl.co/3yge0gm
DE https://wowsl.co/3HOGyke
FR https://wowsl.co/3xP6EPK
JA https://wowsl.co/3bfmafW
RU https://wowsl.co/3OFMj5Y
ES-MX https://wowsl.co/3Oj0A9d
PT-BR https://wowsl.co/3QNODtN
- published: 03 Aug 2022
- views: 3368
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World of Warships - Know Your Ship #18 - Allen M Sumner Class Destroyers
Episode 18 of Know Your Ship! In this educational video I cover the Allen M. Sumner Class destroyers commissioned by the United States Navy during World War 2. ...
Episode 18 of Know Your Ship! In this educational video I cover the Allen M. Sumner Class destroyers commissioned by the United States Navy during World War 2. These destroyers were an improvement on the previous Fletcher class destroyers, having greater firepower at only a marginal increase in tonnage. Notable ships of the class include the USS Laffey and the USS Mannert L Abele, both destroyers being involved in kamikaze attacks. These destroyers will be the tier 9 US destroyers in World of Warships. Admirals, get to know these terrific US Navy destroyers before taking command of them in World of Warships! Enjoy and see you all in battle!
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Episode 18 of Know Your Ship! In this educational video I cover the Allen M. Sumner Class destroyers commissioned by the United States Navy during World War 2. These destroyers were an improvement on the previous Fletcher class destroyers, having greater firepower at only a marginal increase in tonnage. Notable ships of the class include the USS Laffey and the USS Mannert L Abele, both destroyers being involved in kamikaze attacks. These destroyers will be the tier 9 US destroyers in World of Warships. Admirals, get to know these terrific US Navy destroyers before taking command of them in World of Warships! Enjoy and see you all in battle!
Footage from this video from:
"Dogfights - Season 2 - Kamikaze" - History Channel
Video is for purely educational purposes and has not been monetized.
Stay TUNED for more DAILY videos.
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- published: 15 Oct 2014
- views: 74172
28:05
Evolution of US Navy Destroyers - A Complete Guide
Dive now into endless and fierce sea battles! Download here: https://bit.ly/NWYT-BW
Use the gift code “NWYT” and claim your time-limited gift.
Go to Profile/Mo...
Dive now into endless and fierce sea battles! Download here: https://bit.ly/NWYT-BW
Use the gift code “NWYT” and claim your time-limited gift.
Go to Profile/More/Giftcode and enter "NWYT"
Looking to learn about US Navy Destroyers, how they came to be, and how they evolved to be a crucial part of the US Navy fleet? Or just looking for something entertaining to watch?
Either way, sit back and relax. You are in for some #NotWhatYouThink!
0:00 Intro
1:45 How/Why destroyers were invented
2:20 Bainbridge and Truxtun Class
3:07 Flivvers (Smith and Paulding Class)
3:56 Thousand Tonners (Cassin, Aylwin, O'Brien, Tucker and Sampson Class)
4:57 Flush-Deckers (Caldwell, Wickes and Clemson Class)
6:49 Goldplaters (Farragut, Porter, Mahan, Gridley, Somers, Bagley, Behnham and Sims Class)
9:40 Livermore (Benson and Gleaves Class)
10:33 Fletcher Class
12:21 Twenty Two Hundred Tonners (Allen M. Sumner and Gearing Class)
13:18 Norfolk Class
14:23 Mitscher Class
15:14 Forrest Sherman Class
15:57 Farragut Class
17:10 Charles F. Adams Class
18:26 Bainbridge Class
19:36 Spruance Class
21:35 Kidd Class
22:15 Arleigh Burke Class
24:19 Zumwalt Class
26:00 The Next (36th) Class of Destroyers
27:18 Summary
FOOTAGE SOURCES:
- Footage courtesy of U.S. Navy used under the Creative Commons Attribution license. Thank you for that! Note: "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
- National Archives Catalog
- Charles Walker YouTube Channel! Check him out: https://www.youtube.com/user/walkerusn
Music (in order):
Changing - Fabien Tell
Super Hero - Bonnie Grace
Prescient - Howard Harper-Barnes
Oceanic Adventure - Bonnie Grace
Deyja - Hampus Naeselius
Kirkjufell - Mochas
A Journalist;s Dream - Out to the World
Beat Street - V.V. Campos
Legions - Jo Wandrini
Upon Entering Another Realm - Brendon Moeller
Clearer Views - From Now On
Final Target in Sight - Trailer Worx
Torpedo - Tigerblood Jewel
Marches - Tigerblood Jewel
Expert Sleeper - Brookii
Before Nightfall - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Forest Run - Bonnie Grace
Minority Report - V.V. Campos
Universal Solution - Robert Ruth
Are you Ready - Philip Ayers
KEY REFERENCES:
https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-613
https://www.gao.gov/assets/680/678850.pdf
https://destroyerhistory.org/flushdeck/
https://destroyerhistory.org/goldplater/
https://destroyerhistory.org/benson-gleavesclass/
https://www.gyrodynehelicopters.com/mitscher_class.htm
https://www.loc.gov/item/dc1148/
https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/2015/04/15/bainbridge-launches-as-1st-nuclear-powered-destroyer/
http://steelnavy.com/JAGBainbridge.htm
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56675
https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/dd-963.htm (Spruance annual operational cost)
https://news.usni.org/2021/02/16/report-to-congress-on-ddgx#more-83501
http://steelnavy.com/JAGBainbridge.htm
https://wn.com/Evolution_Of_US_Navy_Destroyers_A_Complete_Guide
Dive now into endless and fierce sea battles! Download here: https://bit.ly/NWYT-BW
Use the gift code “NWYT” and claim your time-limited gift.
Go to Profile/More/Giftcode and enter "NWYT"
Looking to learn about US Navy Destroyers, how they came to be, and how they evolved to be a crucial part of the US Navy fleet? Or just looking for something entertaining to watch?
Either way, sit back and relax. You are in for some #NotWhatYouThink!
0:00 Intro
1:45 How/Why destroyers were invented
2:20 Bainbridge and Truxtun Class
3:07 Flivvers (Smith and Paulding Class)
3:56 Thousand Tonners (Cassin, Aylwin, O'Brien, Tucker and Sampson Class)
4:57 Flush-Deckers (Caldwell, Wickes and Clemson Class)
6:49 Goldplaters (Farragut, Porter, Mahan, Gridley, Somers, Bagley, Behnham and Sims Class)
9:40 Livermore (Benson and Gleaves Class)
10:33 Fletcher Class
12:21 Twenty Two Hundred Tonners (Allen M. Sumner and Gearing Class)
13:18 Norfolk Class
14:23 Mitscher Class
15:14 Forrest Sherman Class
15:57 Farragut Class
17:10 Charles F. Adams Class
18:26 Bainbridge Class
19:36 Spruance Class
21:35 Kidd Class
22:15 Arleigh Burke Class
24:19 Zumwalt Class
26:00 The Next (36th) Class of Destroyers
27:18 Summary
FOOTAGE SOURCES:
- Footage courtesy of U.S. Navy used under the Creative Commons Attribution license. Thank you for that! Note: "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
- National Archives Catalog
- Charles Walker YouTube Channel! Check him out: https://www.youtube.com/user/walkerusn
Music (in order):
Changing - Fabien Tell
Super Hero - Bonnie Grace
Prescient - Howard Harper-Barnes
Oceanic Adventure - Bonnie Grace
Deyja - Hampus Naeselius
Kirkjufell - Mochas
A Journalist;s Dream - Out to the World
Beat Street - V.V. Campos
Legions - Jo Wandrini
Upon Entering Another Realm - Brendon Moeller
Clearer Views - From Now On
Final Target in Sight - Trailer Worx
Torpedo - Tigerblood Jewel
Marches - Tigerblood Jewel
Expert Sleeper - Brookii
Before Nightfall - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Forest Run - Bonnie Grace
Minority Report - V.V. Campos
Universal Solution - Robert Ruth
Are you Ready - Philip Ayers
KEY REFERENCES:
https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-613
https://www.gao.gov/assets/680/678850.pdf
https://destroyerhistory.org/flushdeck/
https://destroyerhistory.org/goldplater/
https://destroyerhistory.org/benson-gleavesclass/
https://www.gyrodynehelicopters.com/mitscher_class.htm
https://www.loc.gov/item/dc1148/
https://usnhistory.navylive.dodlive.mil/2015/04/15/bainbridge-launches-as-1st-nuclear-powered-destroyer/
http://steelnavy.com/JAGBainbridge.htm
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/56675
https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/dd-963.htm (Spruance annual operational cost)
https://news.usni.org/2021/02/16/report-to-congress-on-ddgx#more-83501
http://steelnavy.com/JAGBainbridge.htm
- published: 05 Mar 2021
- views: 2024569
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Allan M. Sumner class, USS Sumner (DD-692) American destroyer: A Closer Look
Usage in battles
The U.S.S. Sumner is one of the most powerful and versatile destroyers in the game. Equipped with plentiful anti-air armament, strong main gun...
Usage in battles
The U.S.S. Sumner is one of the most powerful and versatile destroyers in the game. Equipped with plentiful anti-air armament, strong main guns, and belt armour, it is capable of taking on many roles in combat. The Sumner functions similarly to the Cowell (DD-547), each can perform the same roles, but the Sumner has some differences that can make it better or worse in some roles.
1. Gunfighter
The Sumner is equipped with one more gun than the Fletcher (DD-445) and Cowell (DD-547). While this might not seem a lot, there is a big difference: The guns are mounted in three turrets, each containing two guns. This means that your shells will have better grouping, but the most significant advantage is when you're bow on towards an enemy. While the Cowell and Fletcher can only utilize two of its guns while facing forward, the Sumner has a whopping four, allowing you to deal twice as much damage when you are bow on. The Sumner also fires faster than the Fletcher or Cowell, with a reload of 2.8 seconds aced compared to the Fletcher and Cowell's 3.7 seconds. This allows you to put out a lot more shells in a short period of time compared to the Fletcher class destroyers. Other than that, ship-to-ship combat is relatively similar to the Fletchers. You will be able to take on most destroyers in a straight-up battle with your main threats being a Somers (DD-381), which has 2 more guns than you, the Type 1936A (Mob) which has larger caliber guns, and the Tashkent (leader)which possess strong firepower. You gain increased armour protection compared to the Fletcher-class destroyers which will help you in absorbing damage. However, a tradeoff of having your guns set up as 3x2 instead of 5x1 means that when a turret is knocked out, you will lose a third of your firepower which is pretty significant. This is even more dangerous than the fact that your turrets are huge and are easy to take out. Nonetheless, Sumner is a potent ship when it comes to gunfighting.
2. Anti Air Ship
The Sumner, like most of the late-war USN destroyers, has extensive anti-air armament and makes a great anti-air escort ship. A group of Sumners and Cowells can easily deny a large area of enemy aircraft. The Sumner is equipped with radio fuse shells, and with the better shell groupings and faster firing rate compared to the Cowell, your long-range anti-air potential is even larger. The Sumner is equipped with 2 more Bofors than the Cowell (2x4 and 2x2 for a total of 12 compared to 5x2 for a total of 10). This means you can easily deal with aircraft at medium and close range, and also gives you the ability to rip apart smaller boats. However, these anti-air guns have worse firing arcs than that of the Cowell (The Cowell can fire four of it's Bofors directly forward, while the Sumner cannot) but nonetheless, you are a potent anti-air ship. It is also equipped with 10 x 20 mm Oerlikon cannons, which is 3 more than the Cowell. These will provide you with decent short-range protection. As always, lead your targets when commanding your anti-air and make sure to switch between your main battery for long-range (or leave them on AI) and smaller guns for short-range.
3. Light Craft Hunter
The Bofors of the Sumner makes for an extremely effective weapons system to deal with enemy patrol boats and gunboats. They will allow you to shred anything smaller than a destroyer, and even some of the older destroyers will be vulnerable to the sheer volume of fire they can dish out. At longer distances, load HE or Radio Fuse shells to deal with patrol boats and gunboats. Once you close into about 3 kilometres, begin firing your Bofors cannons instead. If you have good aim, they will take out even the toughest of patrol boats and gunboats within a few seconds. You can also use your main battery to one-shot patrol boats instead if you are a good shot. Try to avoid using your 20 mm Oerlikon cannons manually though as they do not have the range to deal with ships unlike the Bofors and main guns. Note that unlike the Cowell, you cannot fire off both of your dual Bofors directly forward as part of your superstructure blocks the way. To combat this, turn slightly to one side and that will allow them to fire, however you can only fire off one of the 2 turrets on the front of the ship. Turning a bit more will allow your quad Bofors near the stern of the ship to take part. Be on the lookout for any patrol boats that might sneak up on you, however. The Sumner does not take torpedoes well and if one gets a torpedo off on you then there is not much you can do to avoid destruction. If you see a patrol boat nearby, take evasive action to dodge any torpedoes and keep an eye out on the water in the general direction to see if they have launched any torpedoes, and react accordingly.
https://wn.com/Allan_M._Sumner_Class,_Uss_Sumner_(Dd_692)_American_Destroyer_A_Closer_Look
Usage in battles
The U.S.S. Sumner is one of the most powerful and versatile destroyers in the game. Equipped with plentiful anti-air armament, strong main guns, and belt armour, it is capable of taking on many roles in combat. The Sumner functions similarly to the Cowell (DD-547), each can perform the same roles, but the Sumner has some differences that can make it better or worse in some roles.
1. Gunfighter
The Sumner is equipped with one more gun than the Fletcher (DD-445) and Cowell (DD-547). While this might not seem a lot, there is a big difference: The guns are mounted in three turrets, each containing two guns. This means that your shells will have better grouping, but the most significant advantage is when you're bow on towards an enemy. While the Cowell and Fletcher can only utilize two of its guns while facing forward, the Sumner has a whopping four, allowing you to deal twice as much damage when you are bow on. The Sumner also fires faster than the Fletcher or Cowell, with a reload of 2.8 seconds aced compared to the Fletcher and Cowell's 3.7 seconds. This allows you to put out a lot more shells in a short period of time compared to the Fletcher class destroyers. Other than that, ship-to-ship combat is relatively similar to the Fletchers. You will be able to take on most destroyers in a straight-up battle with your main threats being a Somers (DD-381), which has 2 more guns than you, the Type 1936A (Mob) which has larger caliber guns, and the Tashkent (leader)which possess strong firepower. You gain increased armour protection compared to the Fletcher-class destroyers which will help you in absorbing damage. However, a tradeoff of having your guns set up as 3x2 instead of 5x1 means that when a turret is knocked out, you will lose a third of your firepower which is pretty significant. This is even more dangerous than the fact that your turrets are huge and are easy to take out. Nonetheless, Sumner is a potent ship when it comes to gunfighting.
2. Anti Air Ship
The Sumner, like most of the late-war USN destroyers, has extensive anti-air armament and makes a great anti-air escort ship. A group of Sumners and Cowells can easily deny a large area of enemy aircraft. The Sumner is equipped with radio fuse shells, and with the better shell groupings and faster firing rate compared to the Cowell, your long-range anti-air potential is even larger. The Sumner is equipped with 2 more Bofors than the Cowell (2x4 and 2x2 for a total of 12 compared to 5x2 for a total of 10). This means you can easily deal with aircraft at medium and close range, and also gives you the ability to rip apart smaller boats. However, these anti-air guns have worse firing arcs than that of the Cowell (The Cowell can fire four of it's Bofors directly forward, while the Sumner cannot) but nonetheless, you are a potent anti-air ship. It is also equipped with 10 x 20 mm Oerlikon cannons, which is 3 more than the Cowell. These will provide you with decent short-range protection. As always, lead your targets when commanding your anti-air and make sure to switch between your main battery for long-range (or leave them on AI) and smaller guns for short-range.
3. Light Craft Hunter
The Bofors of the Sumner makes for an extremely effective weapons system to deal with enemy patrol boats and gunboats. They will allow you to shred anything smaller than a destroyer, and even some of the older destroyers will be vulnerable to the sheer volume of fire they can dish out. At longer distances, load HE or Radio Fuse shells to deal with patrol boats and gunboats. Once you close into about 3 kilometres, begin firing your Bofors cannons instead. If you have good aim, they will take out even the toughest of patrol boats and gunboats within a few seconds. You can also use your main battery to one-shot patrol boats instead if you are a good shot. Try to avoid using your 20 mm Oerlikon cannons manually though as they do not have the range to deal with ships unlike the Bofors and main guns. Note that unlike the Cowell, you cannot fire off both of your dual Bofors directly forward as part of your superstructure blocks the way. To combat this, turn slightly to one side and that will allow them to fire, however you can only fire off one of the 2 turrets on the front of the ship. Turning a bit more will allow your quad Bofors near the stern of the ship to take part. Be on the lookout for any patrol boats that might sneak up on you, however. The Sumner does not take torpedoes well and if one gets a torpedo off on you then there is not much you can do to avoid destruction. If you see a patrol boat nearby, take evasive action to dodge any torpedoes and keep an eye out on the water in the general direction to see if they have launched any torpedoes, and react accordingly.
- published: 30 Oct 2019
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USS Laffey (DD-724) - Guide 199
The USS Laffey, a Sumner class destroyer of the United States Navy, is today's subject.
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The USS Laffey, a Sumner class destroyer of the United States Navy, is today's subject.
Read more about the ship here:
http://www.patriotspoint.org/
http://www.hnsa.org/hnsa-ships/uss-laffey-dd-724/
www.amazon.co.uk/Ship-That-Would-Not-Die/dp/0933126875
www.amazon.co.uk/Hell-Heavens-Laffey-Greatest-Kamikaze/dp/030682454X
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Next on the list:
-USS Tennesse
-HMNZS New Zealand
-HMS Queen Mary
-HMS Belfast
-HMS Caroline
-USS Marblehead
-New York class
-L-20e-Abdiel class
-Panserskib (Armoured ship) Rolf Krake
-HMS Victoria
-HMS Charybdis
-Eidsvold class
-IJN “Special” DD's
-SMS Emden
-Ships of Battle of Campeche
-Tashkent-1934A Class
-HMS Plym (K271)
-Siegfried class
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The USS Laffey, a Sumner class destroyer of the United States Navy, is today's subject.
Read more about the ship here:
http://www.patriotspoint.org/
http://www.hnsa.org/hnsa-ships/uss-laffey-dd-724/
www.amazon.co.uk/Ship-That-Would-Not-Die/dp/0933126875
www.amazon.co.uk/Hell-Heavens-Laffey-Greatest-Kamikaze/dp/030682454X
Naval photos and more - www.drachinifel.co.uk
Model ships of many periods - http://store.warlordgames.com?aff=21
Want to support the channel? - https://www.patreon.com/Drachinifel
Want a shirt/mug/hoodie - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/drachinifels-dockyard/
Want a poster? - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Drachinifel
Want to talk about ships? https://discord.gg/TYu88mt
Want to get some books? www.amazon.co.uk/shop/drachinifel
Next on the list:
-USS Tennesse
-HMNZS New Zealand
-HMS Queen Mary
-HMS Belfast
-HMS Caroline
-USS Marblehead
-New York class
-L-20e-Abdiel class
-Panserskib (Armoured ship) Rolf Krake
-HMS Victoria
-HMS Charybdis
-Eidsvold class
-IJN “Special” DD's
-SMS Emden
-Ships of Battle of Campeche
-Tashkent-1934A Class
-HMS Plym (K271)
-Siegfried class
- published: 03 Oct 2020
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3:23
USS Allen M. Sumner alongside USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during a refueling in the...HD Stock Footage
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Midway class aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Class destroyer USS Allen M Sumner alongside USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during a refueling. Crew members of the destroyer are handling lines. The Sumner bow and to the bridge. The crew handles lines. USS Allen M. Sumner alongside USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during the refueling. An officer waves from from the bridge of a ship. Location: Atlantic Ocean. Date: April 17, 1959.
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Midway class aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Class destroyer USS Allen M Sumner alongside USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during a refueling. Crew members of the destroyer are handling lines. The Sumner bow and to the bridge. The crew handles lines. USS Allen M. Sumner alongside USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during the refueling. An officer waves from from the bridge of a ship. Location: Atlantic Ocean. Date: April 17, 1959.
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- published: 24 May 2014
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14:47
1970 U.S. NAVY GEARING CLASS DESTROYER "DESTROYERMEN" FILM 21714
This color film, U.S. Navy Destroyermen, was produced for the United States Navy by the Office of Information. This office maintains close relations and contact...
This color film, U.S. Navy Destroyermen, was produced for the United States Navy by the Office of Information. This office maintains close relations and contacts in the entertainment industry with the goal of telling the US military's story. It was created for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Naval Photographic Center in 1970 to be used as a recruiting tool.
The U.S. Navy Band plays as families say goodbye to naval personnel getting ready to depart on Destroyer duty (0:07-0:58). The Destroyer, USS Gearing DD710, an Ocean Greyhound, leaves port (0:59-1:25). The United States Navy Presents Destroyermen in a background of ocean waves (1:26-1:39). USS Gearing plows through the waves (1:43-2:34). Pulley system, or wheel on a shaft, a simple machine (2:41-2:43). Naval personnel in Life Jackets (2:46-3:17). Refueling the ship using Line Handlers and Riggers (3:18-4:09). Naval sailors, or swabbies, doing their job (4:16-5:11). Pulley’s at work (5:12-5:20). USS Gearing being splashed with waves (5:20-5:30). The destroyer at sea (5:51-6:03). Men work constantly to keep from feeling confined (6:05-6:30). The Ships Store (6:32-6:37). Haircuts are available (6:38-6:43). Preparing food in the kitchen (6:47-6:58). Swabbing decks (6:59-7:04). Navigating the ship (7:05-7:14). Watchstanding, or watchkeeping, keeping watch on the bridge (7:19-7:25). A submarine is spotted (7:26-7:36). Ships radar system (7:37-7:44). Sailors take their Battle Stations (7:44-8:15). Naval helicopter informed and ready (8:20-8:24). Scenes of Naval personnel being readied (8:25-8:48). A destroyer is a fighting ship (8:51-8:55). Naval Drills are routine (8:56-9:10). Mounting a weapon and firing it (9:11-9:42). Time to play by swimming in the ocean (10:06-10:25). Making music fun on board ship (10:25-11:31). Sail boat (10:51-10:55). Steaks on the grill (11:03-11:06). Card playing (11:31-11:33). Sailors in Naval dress uniforms saluting the officer (11:44-11:56). Going to a liberty port on leave (11:58-12:25). The Mediterranean area is a popular liberty area (12:26-12:42). A stroll down a street with a beautiful woman (12:42-12:48), or relaxing at bar (12:49-13:01), or finding souvenirs for those at home (13:02-13:25). Back on ship ready for the routine (13:26-13:53). USS Gearing departing again (13:54-14:30).
USS Gearing (DD-710) was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy. She was named for three generations of the Gearing family, Commander Henry Chalfant Gearing, Sr., Captain Henry Chalfant Gearing, Jr. and Lieutenant Henry Chalfant Gearing, III. She was decommissioned in 1973, stricken on 1 July 1973 and sold for scrap on 6 November 1974.
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This color film, U.S. Navy Destroyermen, was produced for the United States Navy by the Office of Information. This office maintains close relations and contacts in the entertainment industry with the goal of telling the US military's story. It was created for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Naval Photographic Center in 1970 to be used as a recruiting tool.
The U.S. Navy Band plays as families say goodbye to naval personnel getting ready to depart on Destroyer duty (0:07-0:58). The Destroyer, USS Gearing DD710, an Ocean Greyhound, leaves port (0:59-1:25). The United States Navy Presents Destroyermen in a background of ocean waves (1:26-1:39). USS Gearing plows through the waves (1:43-2:34). Pulley system, or wheel on a shaft, a simple machine (2:41-2:43). Naval personnel in Life Jackets (2:46-3:17). Refueling the ship using Line Handlers and Riggers (3:18-4:09). Naval sailors, or swabbies, doing their job (4:16-5:11). Pulley’s at work (5:12-5:20). USS Gearing being splashed with waves (5:20-5:30). The destroyer at sea (5:51-6:03). Men work constantly to keep from feeling confined (6:05-6:30). The Ships Store (6:32-6:37). Haircuts are available (6:38-6:43). Preparing food in the kitchen (6:47-6:58). Swabbing decks (6:59-7:04). Navigating the ship (7:05-7:14). Watchstanding, or watchkeeping, keeping watch on the bridge (7:19-7:25). A submarine is spotted (7:26-7:36). Ships radar system (7:37-7:44). Sailors take their Battle Stations (7:44-8:15). Naval helicopter informed and ready (8:20-8:24). Scenes of Naval personnel being readied (8:25-8:48). A destroyer is a fighting ship (8:51-8:55). Naval Drills are routine (8:56-9:10). Mounting a weapon and firing it (9:11-9:42). Time to play by swimming in the ocean (10:06-10:25). Making music fun on board ship (10:25-11:31). Sail boat (10:51-10:55). Steaks on the grill (11:03-11:06). Card playing (11:31-11:33). Sailors in Naval dress uniforms saluting the officer (11:44-11:56). Going to a liberty port on leave (11:58-12:25). The Mediterranean area is a popular liberty area (12:26-12:42). A stroll down a street with a beautiful woman (12:42-12:48), or relaxing at bar (12:49-13:01), or finding souvenirs for those at home (13:02-13:25). Back on ship ready for the routine (13:26-13:53). USS Gearing departing again (13:54-14:30).
USS Gearing (DD-710) was the lead ship of her class of destroyers in the United States Navy. She was named for three generations of the Gearing family, Commander Henry Chalfant Gearing, Sr., Captain Henry Chalfant Gearing, Jr. and Lieutenant Henry Chalfant Gearing, III. She was decommissioned in 1973, stricken on 1 July 1973 and sold for scrap on 6 November 1974.
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- published: 15 Aug 2018
- views: 89210
7:40
"Six-Gunned Heavyweights"( USS Allen M. Sumner Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer)
In an attack on Japanese shipping in Ormoc Bay, Leyte, in early December 1944 class leader Allen M. Sumner (DD-692), along with sisters Moale (DD-693) and Coope...
In an attack on Japanese shipping in Ormoc Bay, Leyte, in early December 1944 class leader Allen M. Sumner (DD-692), along with sisters Moale (DD-693) and Cooper (DD-695), would engage in one of their few surface battles against Japanese warships. In a swift running night battle the Japanese destroyers Kuwa was sunk and Take badly damaged along with several other smaller escorts. But the fight was not without American losses. Sumner sustained 13 wounded from a near miss and Cooper was struck by Japanese torpedoes, breaking in two and sinking with a loss of 191 of her crew of 360. Sumner would be hit again in Lingayen, suffering 14 killed and 29 wounded, but she would lick her wounds and sail on not only through the end of the Pacific War but also through the Korean and Vietnam conflicts as well. USS Allen M. Sumner would serve her nation well, remaining in service from 1944 to 1973 when she decommissioned as a noble class leader after steaming the world's oceans for almost 30 years.
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In an attack on Japanese shipping in Ormoc Bay, Leyte, in early December 1944 class leader Allen M. Sumner (DD-692), along with sisters Moale (DD-693) and Cooper (DD-695), would engage in one of their few surface battles against Japanese warships. In a swift running night battle the Japanese destroyers Kuwa was sunk and Take badly damaged along with several other smaller escorts. But the fight was not without American losses. Sumner sustained 13 wounded from a near miss and Cooper was struck by Japanese torpedoes, breaking in two and sinking with a loss of 191 of her crew of 360. Sumner would be hit again in Lingayen, suffering 14 killed and 29 wounded, but she would lick her wounds and sail on not only through the end of the Pacific War but also through the Korean and Vietnam conflicts as well. USS Allen M. Sumner would serve her nation well, remaining in service from 1944 to 1973 when she decommissioned as a noble class leader after steaming the world's oceans for almost 30 years.
- published: 03 Nov 2018
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