U.S. Amphibious Ships and Craft: An Illustrated Design History
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1557502501 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 420 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gary Kato said A good book on a seldom thought of subject. A pretty good book. Battleships, submarines, and aircraft carriers usually take the limelight, but amphibious warfare becomes even more important in this chaotic world of multiple hot spots. I'd always wondered what the difference between a transport and an attack transport was. If you ever wondered why there are different types of ships in an Amphibious Ready Group, this is the book to read. Looks like it even covers amphibious tractors (LVT, LVTP) a bit. Not muc. Hubert CANCE said The "bible" for the Naval historian. If you are an historian or a scale modeller and if you are searching references about US Amphibious Ships and Craft, this book is what you are searching for. It may looks expensive at a first sight, but when you will receive it, you will got a weighty complete analyse about the subject. It include photos and plans of ALL the ships, boats and crafts used by the US Navy since she start amphibious operations. The books is very well organised and easy to use, and even. "Awesome Book!" according to Jay A. Iannacito. This is one, if not the best, technical book I have ever purchased on this type of subject. Great information, pictures and illustrations. Historically accurate and current, highly recommended to any Naval, Marine, civilian who requires an understanding of these very unique and important vessels.
amphibious force, from its inception in the 1920s through World War II to the present. warship design history series, Norman Friedman describes the ships and the craft of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marines as well as the British, and how they affected the development of prewar and wartime amphibious forces. To an extent not previously documented, his book lays out the differing views and contributions of the U.S. In this latest addition to his acclaimed U.S. Current and future amphibious forces and tactics are
. Norman Friedman, the author of all seven other volumes in this series, is currently at work updating his Naval Institute Guide to World Naval Weapons Systems
16, 2003"The detail is incredible and the quality of the photographs and drawings exceptional." -- Defense Transportation Journal, February 2003"This book is highly recommended. "conveniently brings together details of the ships and their service histories A great read." -- Warship (Australia), Vol. I can hardly wait for the next volume in this series." -- Sea Waves Magazine, January 8, 2004"This work of commanding authority and depth, by a world-class strategist, is an essential reference" -- Ship's Telegraph, Spring 2004