US World War II Amphibious Tactics

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AvGordon L. Rottman

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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The US armed forces pioneered amphibious warfare in the Pacific and by the time of the D-day landings they had perfected the special equipment and tactics necessary for this extraordinarily difficult and risky form of warfare.This fact-packed study details the doctrine, equipment and tactics that evolved between the North African landings of November 1942 and those in the South of France in August 1944, and illustrates many aspects of the physical realities of assault landings through the use of photos, diagrams and color plates.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-09-06
Mått:184 x 246 x 8 mm
Vikt:240 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Elite
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustratör:Peter Dennis
ISBN:9781841769547

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Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a special operations forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Centre for 12 years and is now a full-time author, living in Texas.Peter Dennis was born in 1950 and, having been inspired by contemporary magazines such as 'Look and Learn', studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. He has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects. Based in Nottinghamshire, he is a keen wargamer and modelmaker.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionPrewar development of amphibious doctrine – US Army vs US NavyEvolution of doctrine and techniques: operations in North Africa – Sicily – Anzio – NormandyEvolution of training · Organization of amphibious and landing forcesCommand and control of operationsAmphibious warfare ships & landing craft