Jane's naval history of World War II / Bernard Ireland.
By: Ireland, Bernard
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BookPublisher: New York : HarperCollinsPublishers, 1998Description: 256 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.ISBN: 0004721438.Other title: Naval history of World War II.Subject(s): World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operationsDDC classification: 940.545 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU National Maritime College of Ireland Library Lending | 940.545 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00110288 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In Jane's Naval History of World War II, he covers all the different types of warship that fought from the Atlantic and Arctic to the Pacific Ocean. From aircraft carriers to submarines, assault ships to destroyers and cruisers, his paintings bring to life the incredible variety of warships that took part in the greatest naval conflict in history.Naval historian Bernard Ireland offers new insights to the conflict, investigating how German U-boats ultimately lost the battle of the Atlantic while US submarines annihiliated Japan's merchant navy. His own career in naval engineering enables him to reveal all sorts of hidden details that make Jane's Naval History of World War II a radical new contribution to 20th century history.
Includes index.
The war against commerce -- The war against the U-boat -- The American submarine war against Japan -- Amphibious warfare -- Aviation at sea -- Last days of the battleship.
Author notes provided by Syndetics
Tony Gibbons is an author and illustrator of children's books. His works include Extinctosaurus, The New Dinosaur Collection, and Jane's Naval History of World War II.(Bowker Author Biography)