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“farnham bishop”

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  • The Ultimate Submarine Compendium: 36 Captivating Reads

    The Boys' Book of Submarines, Aircraft and Submarines, Submarine Warfare of To-day, etc.

    by A. Frederick Collins, Virgil D. Collins, Edward Stratemeyer, Willis J. Abbot, Charles William Sleeman, Thomas W. Corbin, Charles W. Domville-Fife, Georg-Günther Freiherr von Forstner, Robert Fulton, Herbert C. Fyfe, Henry John Sir Newbolt, Freiherr von E. Spiegel, Farnham Bishop, Harold Wheeler, William Barclay Parsons, Paul König, Ajax, Jules Verne, Luis Senarens, T. D. Hallam, Victor G. Durham, Donald Grayson, A. Hyatt Verrill, Clair W. Hayes, H. Irving Hancock, Percy F. Westerman, James R. Driscoll, G. Harvey Ralphson, Elmer Tracey Barnes, John Blaine, Roy Rockwood ...
    In 'The Ultimate Submarine Compendium: 36 Captivating Reads,' readers are invited to embark on an enthralling voyage beneath the seas, traversing a rich tapestry of narratives ranging from historical accounts to thrilling adventures. The anthology brings together a diverse array of tales that exhibit the vast potential of submarine lore, offering insights into both fictional escapades and real ... Read more

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  • The Story of the Submarine

    by Farnham Bishop ...
    "The Story of the Submarine" by Farnham Bishop delves into the fascinating evolution of submarines, tracing their development from early concepts to modern technological marvels. The book explores the innovative designs and engineering challenges faced by pioneers in underwater exploration. Bishop's narrative is rich with historical context, detailing significant milestones and the impact of ... Read more

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  • The Story of the Submarine

    Exploring the Depths: A Comprehensive Journey Through Submarine Warfare and Technology

    by Farnham Bishop ...
    In "The Story of the Submarine," Farnham Bishop presents a meticulous exploration of the technological evolution and strategic significance of submarines from their primitive beginnings to their pivotal roles in modern warfare. Utilizing a blend of narrative history and technical analysis, Bishop employs a clear, engaging literary style that remains accessible to lay readers while satisfying ... Read more

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  • A History of Panama and its Development

    by Farnham Bishop ...
    Geographically, Panama is the connecting link between South and Central America.This book originally published under the title “Panama: past and present”; tells the history of Panama and its development. “A hundred thousand years ago, when the Gulf of Mexico extended up the Mississippi Valley to the mouth of the Ohio, and the ice-sheet covered New York, there was no need of digging a Panama Canal, ... Read more

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  • The Journal of Submarine Commander von Forstner

    by Freiherr von Georg-Günther Forstner ...
    The following pages form an abridged translation of a book published in 1916 by Freiherrn von Forstner, commander of the first German U-boat. It was written with the somewhat careless haste of a man who took advantage of disconnected moments of leisure, and these moments were evidently subject to abrupt and prolonged interruptions. Many repetitions and trivial incidents have been omitted in this ... Read more

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  • Enemy in Sight

    The Royal Navy and Merchant Marine 1940-1942

    by Stanley Reginald Harry Rogers ...
    Enemy in Sight, first published in 1943, is an authoritative book on the activities of the British Royal Navy and Merchant Marine in the 1940-1942 period of World War Two. Author Stanley Rogers describes all the naval battles of that time, including the sinking of the formidable German battleship Bismarck, the history of the aircraft carrier Illustrious, the capture of a German U-Boat, the Dunkirk ... Read more

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  • The Story of Our Submarines

    by John Graham Bower ...
    Bower traces the history of submarines from their earliest designs to their evolution into formidable vessels capable of stealthy and effective warfare. He details various technological advancements, including the introduction of diesel engines and torpedoes, that enhanced the operational capabilities of submarines. The narrative includes descriptions of significant submarine operations and ... Read more

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  • The Hunting Submarine

    The Fighting Life of HMS Tally-Ho

    by Ian Trenowden ...
    HMS Tally Ho, captained by Commander L.W.A. Bennington was a T-class submarine which achieved spectacular success in the Second World War. Her name was chosen for her by Winston Churchill and it proved a very suitable one for a hunting submarine. In a single commission, lasting from 15th March 1943 to 26th February 1945, she operated in the Malacca Strait. Here, surrounded by enemy air bases and ... Read more

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  • One of Our Submarines

    by Edward Young ...
    Series series Pen & Sword Military Classics
    "[Young] immortalized his distinguished war service as a submariner in the bestselling autobiography, One of Our Submarines . . . [a] gripping memoir."— The Guardian"In the very highest rank of books about the last war. Submarines are thrilling beasts, and Edward Young tells of four years' adventures in them in a good stout book with excitement on every page. He writes beautifully, economically ... Read more

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  • The Official U-Boat Commanders Handbook

    by Bob Carruthers ...
    This is the complete wartime translation by the U.S. Navy of the 1943 edition of the official handbook given to all U-boat commanders. The original handbook was compiled from combat reports and was regularly updated throughout the war. The handbook was an invaluable reference for every operational U-boat commander. Simply written and highly accessible for a wider audience, the U-boat handbook ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Silent Service

    Submarine Warfare from World War II to the Present?An Illustrated and Oral History

    by Philip Kaplan ...
    See the secret and dangerous world of submarine life and warfare like never before.From the ingenious but impractical designs of seventeenth-century inventors through the nuclear-powered submarines of today, this heavily illustrated volume traces the history of the silent force and the elite corps of men who fought and often died beneath the waves. Though fully describing the development of the ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • The Far Shore

    by Edward Ellsberg ...
    Edward Ellsberg's The Far Shore is the electrifying first-hand account of the Allied D-Day landings in France in June 1944. The book describes in incredible detail the massive preparations for the launch of the greatest armada in history, focusing on Hitler's Atlantic Wall defenses along the Normandy beaches and the creation of the Mulberry artificial floating harbor which would prove vital in ... Read more

    $5.39 USD