Naval forces and warfare Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Alabama BB60
Book SynopsisThe history of the design, development, and deployment of the famed WWII battleship USS Alabama!
£16.14
Schiffer ShÅkakuClass Aircraft Carriers
Book SynopsisThe first book on the powerful Japanese Shōkaku-class carriers.
£19.54
Fonthill Media Ltd King George V-Class Battleships
Book SynopsisFollowing the First World War the major naval powers entered into an agreement restricting the construction of capital ships and limiting the numbers that signatories were allowed to maintain, so numerous ships were scrapped or disposed of and the majority of planned vessel were either cancelled whilst being built or never laid down. By the late 1920s the Royal Navy’s battle force comprised of the two Nelson-class ships, the battlecruisers ‘Hood’, ‘Renown’ and ‘Repulse’, and ‘Revenge’ and Queen Elizabeth-class ships, all designed before the First World War. In 1928 the Royal Navy began planning a new class of battleships which was put on hold with the signing of the Treaty of London. In 1935, realising its battle fleet was becoming dated as other nations laid down new classes of battleships, the Royal Navy recommenced planning capital ships within treaty limitations. The result was the King George V-class battleships. Regarded by some as the worst new-generation battleships in the Second World War the King George V-class were Britain’s most modern battleships during the conflict and saw action in some of the most famous engagements from the sinking of the ‘Bismarck’ in 1941 to the surrender of Japan in 1945. This book charts the story of the King George V-class from its conception and design through to the operational history of the ships in the class.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Treaty Battleships; 2 Anatomy of the King George V-Class; 3 HMS ‘King George V’: Construction and Work Up; 4 HMS ‘Prince of Wales’: Construction and Work Up; 5 The ‘Bismarck’; 6 The Atlantic Charter; 7 Mediterranean Interlude; 8 The Singapore Strategy; 9 The Loss of HMS ‘Prince of Wales’; 10 ‘We Are All in the Same Boat Now’; 11 The Arctic Convoys; 12 ‘The Severest Test of Any’; 13 Operation Husky; 14 North Cape; 15 Tungsten; 16 The Eastern Fleet; 17 Goodwood; 18 The British Pacific Fleet; 19 Operation Iceberg; 20 Victory Over Japan; 21 After the War; 22 The Wreck of HMS ‘Prince of Wales’; Epilogue; Appendix I: Commanding Officers; Appendix II: King George V-Class and North Carolina-Class: A Comparison; Appendix III: HMS ‘Prince of Wales’ Battle of the Denmark Strait Roll of Honour; Appendix IV: The Atlantic Charter; Appendix V: Admiral Pound’s Minute; Appendix VI: HMS ‘Prince of Wales’ Roll of Honour, 10 December 1941; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index.
£32.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS North Carolina BB55
Book SynopsisEarning 15 Battle Stars, the North Carolina is AmericaΓÇÖs most-decorated battleship!
£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imperial Japanese Navy Heavy Cruisers 1941–45
Book SynopsisDesigned with little more than a passing nod to the international naval treaties of the inter-war period, the Imperial Japanese Navy's heavy cruisers were fast and heavily armed. Like the other vessels of the Japanese Navy, the heavy cruisers were technologically superior to and far more innovative than their Allied rivals, whom they met in many of the major Pacific Theatre battles, including Midway and Leyte Gulf. Mark Stille continues his study of the IJN of WWII with this fascinating topic, addressing the design and development of all 18 ships in the six heavy cruiser classes, from pre-war construction and mid-war alterations, to their operational histories and eventual fates.Table of ContentsIntroduction Japanese naval strategy and the role of the heavy cruiser Japanese heavy cruiser doctrine Japanese heavy cruiser design and development and impact of the Washington and London Naval Treaties Japanese heavy cruiser weapons Japanese heavy cruiser radar The Heavy Cruiser Classes Furutaka Class Aoba Class Myoko Class Takao Class Mogami Class Tone Class Analysis and Conclusion
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Imperial German Navy of World War I A
Book Synopsis
£47.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Germany in the Great War The Opening Year
Book SynopsisIncludes a selection of rarely seen photographs, the book looks at the war from the Central Powers' side.
£11.99
Texas A & M University Press The Lost Submarines of Pearl Harbor
Book Synopsis“One of the last remaining and persistent mysteries of the Pearl Harbor attack is that of the Japanese Midget Submarines. It is a fascinating story of innovation, courage, secrets, and failed expectations. And it is not only a story of the morning hours of December 7, but of the years before to develop these weapons and the years after, where they were deployed in the great Pacific War and how they fared as weapons of war.”These words by Daniel J. Basta, Director of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, from the foreword of this manuscript, capture both the essence and the impact of this work, assembled by James P. Delgado and his coauthors. Th e authors have combed the records of the Imperial Japanese Navy and the recollections of its veterans as well as US Department of Defense archives. They have logged hours of direct observation and research on the mini-subs in their final resting places, in some cases more than 1,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific. And in the end, they have woven a tapestry of scholarship, historical sleuthing, scientific insight, and good storytelling that will enthrall specialists and history buff s alike.
£35.96
Woodfield Publishing A Diver in the Dark: Experiences of a Pioneer Royal Navy Clearance Diver
£19.57
Boydell & Brewer Ltd Naval Resistance to Britain's Growing Power in
Book SynopsisReveals, from a non-Eurocentric perspective, how Indian states developed and implemented maritime strategies which posed a serious threat to British naval power in the region. Most books on the colonisation of India view the subject in Eurocentric imperial terms, focusing on the ways in which European powers competed with each other on land and at sea and defeated Indian states on land, and viewing Indian states as having little interest in naval matters. This book, in contrast, reveals that there was substantial naval activity on the part of some Indian states and that this activity represented a serious threat to Britain's naval power. Considering the subject from an Indian point of view, the book discusses the naval activities of the Mahratta Confederacy and later those of Mysore under its energetic rulers Haidar Ali and his successor Tipu Sultan. Itshows how these states chose deliberately to develop a naval strategy, seeing this as the most effective way of expelling the British from India; how their strategies learned from European maritime technology, successfully blending this with Indian technology; how their opposition to British naval power was at its most effective when they allied themselves with the other European naval powers in the region - France, Portugal and the Netherlands, whose maritime activities in the region are fully outlined and assessed; and how ultimately the Indian states' naval strategies failed. Philip MacDougall, a former lecturer in economic history at the University of Kent, is a founder member of the Navy Dockyards Society, editor of the Society's Transactions, and the author or editor of seven books in maritime history, including The Naval Mutinies of 1797 (The Boydell Press, 2011).Trade ReviewA broad history of IndoEuropean maritime conflicts that is accessibly written and enjoyable. Additionally, he uses his background in maritime history to make valuable observations on the ships, strategies, and naval facilities of various Indian powers. * INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY *This is an excellent study of a neglected but important aspect of Anglo-Indian history, and comes highly recommended. * WWW.HISTORYOFWAR.ORG *Historians outside MacDougall's geographic specialization would do well to take notice of this recent historiographical contribution. Maritime, military, and global historians as well as historians of technology and indigenous peoples will all find valuable examples to enrich their own comparative analyses. * H-NET Reviews *Table of ContentsIntroduction Calicut: The City of Spice Surat: Home of the Gujarat Sea Trade Bombay: a poor little island Alibag: fleet base of the Maratha northern command London: from where India came to be governed Vijaydurg: the strongest place in all India Jamalabad: main fleet base of the Mysore navy Port Louis, Ile de France: the grand arsenal Conclusion Bibliography
£66.50
Taylor & Francis Chinese Naval Strategy in the 21st Century The
Book SynopsisAlfred Thayer Mahan has been called Americaâs nineteenth-century âevangelist of sea powerâ and the intellectual father of the modern US Navy. His theories have a timeless appeal, and Chinese analysts now routinely invoke Mahanâs writings, exhorting their nation to build a powerful navy. Economics is the prime motivation for maritime reorientation, and securing the sea lanes that convey foreign energy supplies and other commodities now ranks near or at the top of Chinaâs list of military priorities. This book is the first systematic effort to test the interplay between Western military thought and Chinese strategic traditions vis-Ã-vis the nautical arena. It uncovers some universal axioms about how theories of sea power influence the behaviour of great powers and examines how Mahanian thought could shape Chinaâs encounters on the high seas. Empirical analysis adds a new dimension to the current debate over Chinaâs âriseâ and its importance for international relations. The findings also clarify the possible implications of Chinaâs maritime rise for the United States, and illuminate how the two powers can manage their bilateral interactions on the high seas.Chinese Naval Strategy in the 21st Century will be of much interest to students of naval history, Chinese politics and security studies.Table of ContentsPreface: Is History Bunk? 1. China Turns Seaward 2. Mahanian Sea-Power Theory and History 3. China Interprets Mahan 4. China’s Littoral Dilemma 5. Mahanian Sea Power with Chinese Characteristics 6. Commanding China’s Commons 7. Potential Futures for China’s Maritime Strategy 8. A Roadmap for Asian Maritime Stability
£51.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd China Horse Marine John R Angstadt USMC American
Book Synopsis
£43.99
Pentagon Press Diplomatic Dimension of Maritime Challenges for
Book SynopsisThe ebbs and flows of Indian history can also be charted through the country’s “maritime blindness” – its onset and the national endeavour to overcome it. The story of developing India’s maritime capacity, since independence, is also about the kind of international and regional footprint it needs to have. In this book, the author discusses India’s new and old maritime challenges and contextualises them in terms of its inherent institutional strengths to cope with their bewildering complexity. Their complexity is not just due to their sheer scale; the degrading institutional capacities, within countries and internationally, act as threat multipliers. The dynamics of global geopolitics, the seismic perturbations of global economy, and the dizzying pace of technology belie presuppositions for global future; all strategic analysts recognise our current, persisting conundrums.
£32.96
Fonthill Media Ltd U-Boats off Bermuda: Patrol Summaries and
Book SynopsisFor the first time, a book exposes an obscure theatre of the First World War in great detail and comprehensively, not just in terms of geography but also from the perspectives of both Allied and Axis participants. 'U-Boats off Bermuda' provides details of specific U-Boat patrols and their commanders, as well as a general overview of the situation in the theatre of war around Bermuda. It is a detailed analysis of individual casualties, broken down by a) background of ship, b) background of U-boat, c) attack method (surface and/or submersed), d) details of survivors and their plight at sea and e) their rescue, recuperation and repatriation.Detailed maps and illustrations provide a human face to what were often tragic attacks with fatal consequences. Did you know that half a dozen German submarines came close enough to the Naval Operating Base in Bermuda to see Gibbs Hill? Or that hardy Canadians from a sunken trading schooner rowed and sailed their way to the remote island-on their own? Allied pilots based in Bermuda sank two German U-Boats, rescued dozens in daring water landings, and several crashed.
£23.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC British Battleships 18901905
Book SynopsisThe Royal Navy''s battleships at the turn of the 20th century were the most powerful battlefleet in the world, and embodied one of the key periods in warship development - the development of the dreadnought battleship.The term ''pre-dreadnought'' was applied in retrospect, to describe the capital ships built during the decade and a half before the launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906. At that moment these once great warships were rendered obsolete. However, until then, they were simply called ''battleships' and were unquestionably the most powerful warships of their day. These mighty warships represented the cutting edge of naval technology. The ugly ducklings of the ironclad era had been transformed into beautiful swans, albeit deadly ones.In Britain, this period was dominated by Sir William White, the Navy''s Chief Constructor. Under his guidance the mastless battleships of the 1880s gave way to an altogether more elegant type of capital ship. The period of trial and errorTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT The era of experimentation White’s first battleships Second Class battleships The Spencer classes White’s last battleships The end of an era GUNS, STEAM AND STEEL Armament Propulsion Armour BATTLESHIPS IN ACTION FURTHER READING INDEX
£10.79
Mage Publishers Persian Gulf -- The Rise of the Gulf Arabs: The
Book Synopsis
£31.82
Taylor & Francis Ltd Exercising Control of the Sea
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Dark Waters Starry Skies
Book SynopsisEsteemed Pacific War historian Jeffrey Cox has produced a fast-paced and absorbing read of the crucial New Georgia phase of the Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign during the Pacific War.Thousands of miles from friendly ports, the US Navy had finally managed to complete the capture of Guadalcanal from the Japanese in early 1943. Now the Allies sought to keep the offensive momentum won at such a high cost. This is the central plotline running through this page-turning history beginning with the Japanese Operation I-Go and the American ambush of Admiral Yamamoto and continuing on to the Allied invasion of New Georgia, northwest of Guadalcanal in the middle of the Solomon Islands and the location of a major Japanese base. Determined not to repeat their mistakes at Guadalcanal, the Allies nonetheless faltered in their continuing efforts to roll back the Japanese land, air and naval forces. Using first-hand accounts from both sides, this book vividly recreates all the terror and draTrade ReviewDrawing on vivid recollections from participants in the great struggle for the Solomons and from other primary sources, Cox delivers a fast-paced, detailed and highly readable account of the pivotal struggle in the South Pacific. The reader will find Dark Waters, Starry Skies a rich and rewarding experience. * History of War *This is an excellent book, providing a highly detailed and engaging account of the Solomons campaign. * The Naval Review *Table of ContentsSUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION Prologue: The Akikaze I. Cartwheel – The plan to move up the Solomons to Rabaul II. Ego Butai – Operation “I-Go” III. Magic in the Air – Ambush of Yamamoto IV. Where Sea Eagles Dare – Last waiting period June 1943 V. Parthian Shots – start of New Georgia campaign VI. Quagmire – trying to kickstart the New Georgia campaign Epilogue
£999.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd USS Hornet CV8
Book Synopsis
£16.14
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Liberty Ships
Book Synopsis
£16.14
Little, Brown Book Group Sub Real Life on Board with the Hidden Heroes of
Book Synopsis300 million cubic miles of ocean.Stealthy, and deadly, the nuclear submarines of the Royal Navy lie in wait in the depths of the world''s oceans, ready to listen, intercept, and attack wherever they may be needed - from the coastline of Libya to the ice caps of the Arctic. If the UK is hit by a devastating nuclear strike, they''ll be the last military force standing.200 million pounds of hardware.Award-winning journalist Danny Danziger has been allowed unprecedented access to the elite crew of one of the UK''s attack class submarines, joining them on operations and hearing their stories. Unrestricted, and uncompromising, Sub paints a vivid picture of this fascinating, little-known branch of our armed forces.One incredible hunter-killer.In an increasingly unstable world, these are the people who keep us safe. It is time for the silent service to be heard.Trade ReviewA fascinating read, not just the technical information about the boat, but the very human stories of those inside it * Daily Mail *
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. USS Massachusetts BB59
Book Synopsis
£23.79
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Norwegian Merchant Fleet in the Second World
Book SynopsisThe first account in English of this war winning asset, denied to Hitler.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC US Navy Cold War Guided Missile Cruisers
Book SynopsisThis title explores the history of the US Navy''s guided missile cruisers, its most powerful surface ships during the Cold War, which were tasked with protecting carrier groups, acting as flagships, and engaging in surface actions from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf. Faced with an increasingly formidable antiship cruise missile threat from the Soviet Union in the early days of the Cold War, and with the recent memory of the kamikaze threat from World War II, the USN. placed a great priority on developing air defense cruise missiles and getting them to sea to protect the fleet. The first of these missiles were sizable, necessitating large ships to carry them and their sensors, which resulted in the conversion of a mix of heavy and light cruisers. These ships, tasked with protecting carrier groups and acting as flagships, entered service from 1955 and served until 1980. The cruisers served in the front lines of the Cold War and many saw combat service, engTable of ContentsIntroduction USN Missile Cruiser Development USN Missile Cruiser Weapons USN Missile Cruisers At War USN Missile Cruisers The Nuclear Cruisers Analysis And Conclusion Bibliography Index
£11.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd German Naval Camouflage Volume II: 1942-1945
Book SynopsisThis book completes a highly original and superbly illustrated two-volume survey of German naval camouflage and markings in the Nazi era. On first publication in 2012 the 1939-1941 volume was quickly recognised by warship enthusiasts and modelmakers as a major step forward in the understanding of a complex and much debated topic. It is already considered the standard reference, and this second volume is keenly awaited. Although a few crucial documents have recently come to light, this study is largely based on close scrutiny of all available photos, including many newly discovered, collated with the first-hand testimony of Kriegsmarine survivors. After decades of study, the authors are probably the world's leading experts, and their work challenges many accepted views, while greatly expanding the general understanding of the subject. The fruits of their labours are presented in the form of exquisite colour illustrations of every scheme and variation for which evidence is available. This volume covers all major surviving ships down to destroyers from 1942 to the end of the war, and adds a new section on torpedo boats. While there can never be a last word on such an elusive and poorly documented subject, these two volumes will remain the most authoritative work in the field for many years to come.
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Leviathan The Rise of Britain as a World Power
Book SynopsisIn this paperback of his acclaimed and wide-ranging study, David Scott challenges traditional assumptions about how Britain achieved her global might.Trade Review‘Thoughtful, entertaining and elegantly written … Amid the flood of new books on the making of the British Empire, ‘Leviathan’ stands out as one of the best’ Sunday Times ‘Brilliant … Scott covers several hundred years, and yet the pace never flags. Much of Scott’s picture is familiar from the existing literature but it has never before been put together as such a compelling ensemble. ‘Leviathan’ should be on every school and university booklist’ Sunday Telegraph ‘A sweeping and illuminating account of how English political tumult, economic progress and European overseas exploration drove Britain’s emergence as an imperial power’ Financial Times ‘Epic in scale, shrewd in judgment, utterly convincing, ‘Leviathan’ demands the widest possible readership’ Literary Review ‘One of the best books on the rise of the British Empire’ Sunday Times ‘Magnificent … Scott covers several hundred years and yet the pace never flags, and his pages are lit up with brilliant pen-portraits of the protagonists’ Sunday Telegraph
£14.24
Goose Lane Editions New Brunswick and the Navy Four Hundred Years 16
Book Synopsis
£13.29
Goose Lane Editions Battle for the Bay
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Joshua M. Smith's Battle for the Bay is a perfect addition to Maine bookshelves." -- William David Barry * Portland Press Herald *
£13.29
Amberley Publishing The Royal Marines and the War at Sea 193945
Book SynopsisCombining a personal narrative with tactical and technical analysis, this book casts new light on the Royal Marines during the Second World War.
£12.74
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Zeebrugge Ostend Raids 1918
Book SynopsisThe full study of a dramatic and daring raid, in stark contrast to the static trench warfare of WW1.
£9.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Naval Actions of the War of 1812
Book SynopsisNaval Actions of the War of 1812 was previously published in 1896 to study the condition of affairs that led up to the declaration of the second war against Great Britain. Although England, it must be confessed, had plenty of fighting on her hands and troubles enough at home, she had not forgotten the chagrin and disappointments caused by the loss of the American colonies through a mistaken enforcement of high-handedness. And it was this same tendency that brought to her vaunted and successful navy as great an overthrow as their arms had received on land some thirty-seven years previously.
£92.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States Navy: Background and Issues for
Book SynopsisThis book provides background information and potential oversight issues for Congress on the Columbia-class program, the Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) class aircraft carrier program, the Navys FFG(X) program, on the Navys Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program and on three new ship-based weapons the Navy is developing that could improve the ability of Navy surface ships to defend themselves against missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and surface craft: the Surface Navy Laser Weapon System (SNLWS), the electromagnetic railgun (EMRG), and the gun-launched guided projectile (GLGP), previously known as the hypervelocity projectile (HVP).
£195.19
Nova Science Publishers Inc A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217-1815:
Book SynopsisDavid Hannay endeavours to give a popular, but clear and not inaccurate, account of the growth, and services, of the Royal Navy. The books is divided into two volumes. The first volume begins with King John and ends at the Revolution of 1688. The second volume will give the history of the great struggle with France and her dependent allies, which began in 1689, and ended only when the time of great naval wars was over.
£219.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc A Short History of the Royal Navy, 1217-1815:
Book SynopsisDavid Hannay endeavours to give a popular, but clear and not inaccurate, account of the growth, and services, of the Royal Navy. The books is divided into two volumes. The first volume begins with King John and ends at the Revolution of 1688. The second volume will give the history of the great struggle with France and her dependent allies, which began in 1689, and ended only when the time of great naval wars was over.
£219.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc The Men of the Merchant Service
Book SynopsisPublished in 1900, this book was written for anyone interested in going to sea or simply curious about the work of sailors. Drawing on his own experience and extensive research, the author outlines the duties, qualifications, and responsibilities of various members of the ship's company, creating a portrait of a sailor's life.Table of ContentsPreface; The Rise of the Master (Ideal); The Rise of the Master (Real); The Master (Of a Tramp); The Master (Sailing Ships); The Master (Sailing Ships): Continued; The Masters Qualities; The Masters Duties; The Masters Duties: Continued; The Mate; The Mates Work; The Mates Work (In a Sailing Ship); The Mates Work (In a Sailing Ship): Continued; The Second Mate (In Steam); The Second Mate (First Steps); The Second Mate (Of a Sailing Ship); The Third Mate; The Bosun; The Carpenter; The Sailmaker; The Steward (In Steam); The Steward (Sailing Ships); The Cook (In Steam); The Cook (Sailing Ships); The Cook (Sailing Ships): Continued; The Apprentice (Suggestions); The Apprentice (Some Facts Concerning His Life); The Apprentice (Some Practical Information); The A.B. (General Qualifications); The A.B. (His Routine); The A.B. (His Position); The O.S. (Ordinary Seaman); The Boy; The Engineer; The Fireman and Trimmer; Conclusion; Index.
£138.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Impact of Chinese Naval Modernization on the
Book SynopsisChina''s rapidly developing military capabilities have forced US policy makers to reconsider their own military infrastructure. The primary concern of this book is to examine how China''s military modernisation will be factored into decisions about US Navy programs. Several elements of China''s military modernisation have potential implications for future required US Navy capabilities. These include theatre-range ballistic missiles (TBMs), land-attack cruise missiles (LACMs), anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMs), surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), land-based aircraft, submarines, surface combatants, amphibious ships, naval mines, nuclear weapons, and possibly high-power microwave (HPM) devices. This book will examine how these elements and others will influence the future of the United States Navy.
£106.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Navy Amphibious Ships: Procurement & Deployment
Book Synopsis
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Washington Navy Yard Shootings: Internal &
Book SynopsisOn 16 September 2013, Aaron Alexis, a Navy contractor employee with a Secret security clearance, shot and killed 12 U.S. Navy civilian and contractor employees and wounded several others at the Washington Navy Yard. Alexis was also killed. Alexis was employed by The Experts, Inc, a private information technology firm cleared under the National Industrial Security Program. The Experts was a subcontractor to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services, which was performing work under a contract with the Department of the Navy. Alexis had legitimate access to the Navy Yard as a result of his work as a contractor employee and used his valid building pass to gain entry to Building 197. Shortly after his arrival in the building and over the course of about one hour, Alexis used his Remington 870 shotgun and a Beretta handgun he obtained during the attack to kill 12 individuals and wound 4 others before he was shot and killed by law enforcement officers. On September 30, 2013, the Secretary of Defense initiated concurrent independent and internal reviews to identify and recommend actions that address gaps or deficiencies in DoD programs, policies, and procedures regarding security at DoD installations and the granting and renewing of security clearances for DoD employees and contractor personnel. This book discusses and provides an overview of the Washington Navy Yard Shooting. It also provides insight on the security from within.
£122.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc China's Military & Naval Forces: Overview,
Book SynopsisChina is building a modern and regionally powerful military with a modest but growing capability for conducting operations away from China''s immediate periphery. The question of how the United States should respond to China''s military modernisation effort is a central issue in U.S. defense planning and foreign policy. Congress'' decisions on this issue could affect U.S. defense strategy, budgets, plans, and programs, and the U.S. defense industrial base. This book provides a brief overview of the Chinese military. It provides background information and issues for Congress on China''s naval modernisation effort and its implications for U.S. Navy capabilities.
£135.19
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Hitler's War Beneath the Waves: The menace of the
Book SynopsisDuring World War I, German U-boats had been the most effective naval weapon against the Allies and without America''s entry into the war in 1917 Britain would have been starved into surrender. Hitler''s accession to power led to the rapid development of numerous military projects, including provision for submarines. Interestingly, the German navy was the branch of the German armed forces with the highest proportion of Nazis and Nazi sympathizers. And this is the story of their part in the war, focusing in particular on the role of the wolf pack of U-boats in the Atlantic, whose stealthy presence beneath the waves ensured that British merchant ships were dicing with death every time they put out to sea.
£12.63
ibidem Who Are the Fighters
Book SynopsisBased on interviews in the Russian-controlled Donbas with Ukrainian combatants, this book discloses dynamics of the mobilization, group formation, and fighting.
£27.90
Knowledge World International Contemporary Transnational Challenges:
Book Synopsis
£999.99
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Orp KośCiuszko
Book SynopsisThe rocket missile ORP Gen. T. Kosciuszko is currently one of the more valuable Polish Navy ships.Belonging to the American type Oliver Hazard Perry, together with the twin ship ORP Gen. K. Pulaski, he went under the white-and-red flag under an agreement between the governments of the United States and the Republic of Poland. The ship was built as USS Wadsworth with a tactical number FFG 9 at the Todd Pacific Shipyards in San Pedro, California.Trade ReviewAll together an excellent reference for any ship modeller. * Military Model Scene 22/02/2019 *This title provides a very large amount of reference material that enables the modeller to super detail a build… * Armorama 04/03/2019 *This is another superb book in the series and I particularly like the use of the photographs as they are a great help to the modeller. * Britmodeller.com 01/07/2019 *Another very useful monograph of this vessel, which will prove very useful to both ship modellers and naval enthusiasts. Recommended. * Scale Military Modelling International Magazine 11/03/2019 *
£14.96
University Press of Southern Denmark Two Hundred Days: My time as Commander of
Book Synopsis
£999.99
Pentagon Press National Maritime Power: Concepts Constituents
Book SynopsisIndia is poised to resurge as a maritime power, with cooperative engagement as its most prominent pan-regional characteristic. Enabled by a sound national strategy within the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, this would enable successive governments to further the overarching national objective of securing the economic, material, and societal wellbeing of the people of India. In this context, the book appraises the various facets related to India’s ascendance as a maritime power, and lays down policy-relevant recommendations to assist the national policy-makers to chart the `way ahead’.
£26.21
Harper Perennial To Rule the Waves
£14.30
HarperCollins Publishers Inc All the Gallant Men
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A story of awe-inspiring courage and steely determination. ... Stratton's book should be in every school library." -- The Missourian "If you really want to know what happened at Pearl Harbor, you'll want to read [Donald Stratton's] book." -- BILL O'REILLY, The O'Reilly Factor ("Tip of the Day") "Stratton tells his epic story in the memoir All the Gallant Men. ... Stratton would have been among the 1,177 USS Arizona shipmates - out of 1,511 aboard - who perished if not for a nail-biting escape." -- New York Post "An intimate account. ... A powerful voice." -- Library Journal "[An] epic tale." -- Daily Mail (UK) "Ninety-four-year-old veteran Donald Stratton delivers an extraordinary firsthand account in All the Gallant Men." -- Bookreporter.com "An amazing story, and we're lucky that Don Stratton decided to share it. -- Military.com "Add[s] to the historical knowledge of Pearl Harbor. ... Deeply personal. ... Stratton's book reminds us of a better America, an America that was strong in character, not just military power. ... As Stratton reminds us, true greatness comes from within." -- Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist
£13.82
Oxford University Press, USA Sacred Vessels The Cult of the Battleship and the Rise of the US Navy
Trade Review'fascinating and witty book' G.D. Sheffield, Bulletin of the Military Historical Society, Nov '93
£20.99
