The US Navy in World War II [Paperback]

Mark Henry (Author), Ramiro Bujeiro (Illustrator)

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Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (Jan 25 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1841763012
ISBN-13: 978-1841763019
Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 0.7 x 24.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 204 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,015,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Osprey's examination of the United States Navy during World War II (1939-1945). In 1941 the US Navy had 17 battleships - of which eight would be knocked out on the first day of the war - four aircraft carriers, and about 340,000 men including reservists. Pearl Harbor so weakened it that it was unable to prevent the Japanese capture of the Philippines and a vast sweep of Pacific islands. By 1945 it was the strongest navy the world had ever seen, with nearly 100 carriers, 41,000 aircraft and 3.3 million men; the unrivalled master of air-sea and amphibious operations, it was poised to invade Japan's home islands after reducing her fleet to scrap and her Pacific empire to impotence and starvation. This extraordinary story is illustrated here with dramatic photos, and nine meticulous colour plates showing a wide range of USN uniforms.

About the Author

Mark R. Henry is a lifelong student of military history and an experienced re-enactor of many periods. He served in the US Army as a signals officer 1981-90, in Germany, Texas and Korea. He holds a BA degree in History and is studying for his Master's; and currently works in the US Army museum system. His special interest lies in the United States armed forces of the 20th century.

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"'war alert' for some weeks; but although certain precautions were taken the Navy was still really in preacetime mode. Scout planes were not systematically scouring the ocean, and the new experimental radar sets were not actively looking for approaching ene" Read the first page

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4.0 out of 5 stars More Good Work from Mark Henry, Jan 31 2006

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This review is from: The US Navy in World War II (Paperback)

The suthor has recently come to the table of Osprey's most prolific authors. As a professional historian he knows how to find the more obscure official reports and studies, and has the ability to understand them and the skill to present the information in a clear manner.

The subject here is one of vast proportions and a work of this size cannot be complete in all detail. It is nonetheless useful to the general public and as a summary to be used by the enthusiast and professional alike for quick reference.

As with the author's other works, it is both succint and comprehensive (with a broad brush) as well.

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