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Red Tobruk

Memoirs of a World War II Destroyer Commander

by Frank Gregory-Smith ...

A Second World War hero, who played a leading role in the evacuation of Dunkirk . . . has published a fascinating account of his memories of the war."— Salisbury JournalFrank Gregory-Smith's war started on the destroyer Jaguar and he saw action off Norway and during the Dunkirk evacuation, when she was hit by enemy air attack with 25 men killed. Command of the new escort destroyer HMS Eridge ... Read more

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A Second World War hero, who played a leading role in the evacuation of Dunkirk . . . has published a fascinating account of his memories of the war."— Salisbury JournalFrank Gregory-Smith's war started on the destroyer Jaguar and he saw action off Norway and during the Dunkirk evacuation, when she was hit by enemy air attack with 25 men killed. Command of the new escort destroyer HMS Eridge
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Blind Man's Bluff

The Untold Story Of American Submarine Espionage

by Sherry Sontag, Christopher Drew ...

A New York Times bestsellerThe secret history of America's submarine warfare is revealed for the first time in this fast-paced chronicle of adventure and intrigue during the Cold War.**"Vividly told, impressively documented." —**New York TimesFor decades, only a select and powerful few knew the truth about the submarines that silently roamed the ocean in danger and... ... Read more

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A New York Times bestsellerThe secret history of America's submarine warfare is revealed for the first time in this fast-paced chronicle of adventure and intrigue during the Cold War.**"Vividly told, impressively documented." —**New York TimesFor decades, only a select and powerful few knew the truth about the submarines that silently roamed the ocean in danger and...
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Combat Swimmer

Memoirs of a Navy SEAL

by Robert A. Gormly ...

For the first time in trade paperback-a classic memoir of Navy SEALs in action.In gripping prose, Captain Robert A. Gormly tells about his days as a leader in the Navy SEALs- taking readers into the night, into the water, and into battle on some of the most hair-raising missions ever assigned.Trained to a fine fighting edge just in time for Vietnam, Gormly served two tours of duty and engaged in ... Read more

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For the first time in trade paperback-a classic memoir of Navy SEALs in action.In gripping prose, Captain Robert A. Gormly tells about his days as a leader in the Navy SEALs- taking readers into the night, into the water, and into battle on some of the most hair-raising missions ever assigned.Trained to a fine fighting edge just in time for Vietnam, Gormly served two tours of duty and engaged in
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War of the Whales

A True Story

by Joshua Horwitz ...

Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: “Horwitz’s dogged reporting…combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative…. He has written a book that is instructive and passionate and deserving a wide audience” (PEN Award Citation).Six years in the making, War of the Whales is the “gripping detective tale” (Publishers Weekly) of a crusading attorney, ... Read more

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Winner of the 2015 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award: “Horwitz’s dogged reporting…combined with crisp, cinematic writing, produces a powerful narrative…. He has written a book that is instructive and passionate and deserving a wide audience” (PEN Award Citation).Six years in the making, War of the Whales is the “gripping detective tale” (Publishers Weekly) of a crusading attorney,
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US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942–45

WWII-built ships

by Mark Stille ...

Series Book 130 - New Vanguard
Aircraft carriers were the US Navy's principal weapon against Japan during the Pacific War.Development of the Essex class began in 1939, becoming the largest class of carrier ever to be built. Early in the Pacific War it became renowned for its 'Sunday Punch' of 36 fighter planes, 36 dive bombers, and 18 torpedo planes. Alongside the lighter Independence class, these carriers formed the formidable ... Read more

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Aircraft carriers were the US Navy's principal weapon against Japan during the Pacific War.Development of the Essex class began in 1939, becoming the largest class of carrier ever to be built. Early in the Pacific War it became renowned for its 'Sunday Punch' of 36 fighter planes, 36 dive bombers, and 18 torpedo planes. Alongside the lighter Independence class, these carriers formed the formidable
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Frigates-Sloops & Brigs

by James Henderson ...

Series series Pen & Sword Military Classics
Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the 'eyes of the fleet'. They enabled admirals to find where the enemy lay and his likely intentions, as well as patrolling vital trade routes and providing information from far-flung colonies. Together with their smaller cousins, the sloops and brigs of the Royal Navy, they ... Read more

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Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the 'eyes of the fleet'. They enabled admirals to find where the enemy lay and his likely intentions, as well as patrolling vital trade routes and providing information from far-flung colonies. Together with their smaller cousins, the sloops and brigs of the Royal Navy, they
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The Blocking of Zeebrugge

Operation Z-O 1918

by Stephen Prince ...

Series Book 7 - Raid
On the night of 22–23 April 1918 the Royal Navy carried out a raid on the German held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend – Operation Z-O.Under the cover of clouds and smoke, over 70 ships and an assault force of 1,800 Royal Marines embarked on a daring mission which involved a vicious battle of incredible intensity. However, despite the gallant and courageous efforts of the attackers, 11 of whom were ... Read more

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On the night of 22–23 April 1918 the Royal Navy carried out a raid on the German held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend – Operation Z-O.Under the cover of clouds and smoke, over 70 ships and an assault force of 1,800 Royal Marines embarked on a daring mission which involved a vicious battle of incredible intensity. However, despite the gallant and courageous efforts of the attackers, 11 of whom were
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The Crisis of the Naval War in WW1

Enriched edition. British Royal Navy in World War I: Admiralty Organization, Submarine & Anti-Submarine Operations…

by John Rushworth Jellicoe, Melanie Harper ...

In 'The Crisis of the Naval War in WW1' by John Rushworth Jellicoe, the reader is taken on a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and strategies faced by the British Royal Navy during World War I. With a meticulous attention to detail, Jellicoe delves into the intricacies of naval warfare, providing a scholarly analysis of the key naval engagements and the impact they had on the overall ... Read more

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In 'The Crisis of the Naval War in WW1' by John Rushworth Jellicoe, the reader is taken on a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and strategies faced by the British Royal Navy during World War I. With a meticulous attention to detail, Jellicoe delves into the intricacies of naval warfare, providing a scholarly analysis of the key naval engagements and the impact they had on the overall
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Sealab

America's Forgotten Quest to Live and Work on the Ocean Floor

by Ben Hellwarth ...

Sealab is the underwater Right Stuff: the compelling story of how a US Navy program sought to develop the marine equivalent of the space station—and forever changed man’s relationship to the sea.While NASA was trying to put a man on the moon, the US Navy launched a series of daring experiments to prove that divers could live and work from a sea-floor base. When the first underwater “habitat” ... Read more

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Sealab is the underwater Right Stuff: the compelling story of how a US Navy program sought to develop the marine equivalent of the space station—and forever changed man’s relationship to the sea.While NASA was trying to put a man on the moon, the US Navy launched a series of daring experiments to prove that divers could live and work from a sea-floor base. When the first underwater “habitat”
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Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora

Enriched edition. Despatched to Arrest the Mutineers of the 'Bounty' in the South Seas, 1790-1791

by Captain R. N. Edward Edwards, surgeon George Hamilton, Arden Whitlowe ...

The 'Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora' is a captivating anthology that navigates the tumultuous seas of maritime exploration and human endurance. Captured within its pages are the thrilling and often harrowing experiences encountered during the Pandora's ill-fated journey to recapture the HMS Bounty mutineers. The works in this collection traverse a range of styles, from meticulous log entries to vivid ... Read more

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The 'Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora' is a captivating anthology that navigates the tumultuous seas of maritime exploration and human endurance. Captured within its pages are the thrilling and often harrowing experiences encountered during the Pandora's ill-fated journey to recapture the HMS Bounty mutineers. The works in this collection traverse a range of styles, from meticulous log entries to vivid
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Gunsmoke Over the Atlantic

First Naval Actions of the Civil War

by Jack Coombe ...

On April 12, 1861, the Civil War began when shots were fired on an unfinished fort in Charleston Harbor. From that thunderous opening salvo, the naval battles to control the Atlantic coast that followed–daring, savage, and often deadly–were not only crucial in determining the outcome of the war and the fate of a nation, but would change the face of naval warfare forever.GUNSMOKE OVER THE ... Read more

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On April 12, 1861, the Civil War began when shots were fired on an unfinished fort in Charleston Harbor. From that thunderous opening salvo, the naval battles to control the Atlantic coast that followed–daring, savage, and often deadly–were not only crucial in determining the outcome of the war and the fate of a nation, but would change the face of naval warfare forever.GUNSMOKE OVER THE
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In Passage Perilous

Malta and the Convoy Battles of June 1942

by Vincent P. O'Hara ...

Series series Twentieth-Century Battles
An invaluable account of one of the most overlooked sea battles of World War II.By mid-1942 the Allies were losing the Mediterranean war: Malta was isolated and its civilian population faced starvation. In June 1942 the British Royal Navy made a stupendous effort to break the Axis stranglehold. The British dispatched armed convoys from Gibraltar and Egypt toward Malta. In a complex battle lasting ... Read more

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An invaluable account of one of the most overlooked sea battles of World War II.By mid-1942 the Allies were losing the Mediterranean war: Malta was isolated and its civilian population faced starvation. In June 1942 the British Royal Navy made a stupendous effort to break the Axis stranglehold. The British dispatched armed convoys from Gibraltar and Egypt toward Malta. In a complex battle lasting
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