They arrived in time to see service in the First World War and most survived to see make an extensive contribution to the Second World War effort, in the vital role of the convoy escort, freeing up more modern ships for fleet action.
They arrived in time. This was to see service in the First World War. They most survived to see make an extensive contribution to the Second World War effort. This was in the vital role of the convoy escort. This Second World War effort was freeing up more modern ships for fleet action.