United States Merchant Marine Casualties of World War II, rev ed. - by Robert M Browning (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The U.S. merchant marine played a critical, though often overlooked, role in World War II.
- About the Author: Robert M. Browning, Jr., has written numerous books and articles and served as chief historian for the Coast Guard for more than twenty years.
- 419 Pages
- History, Military
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About the Book
"Describes each recorded attack on American-flagged merchant ships, as well as an accounting of the men and the ships, which were a part of this worldwide conflict; depicts the exciting and often violent story of the hundreds of enemy attacks on convoys and lone merchant vessels. Gallantry and sacrifice of the merchant crewmen is evident"--Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
The U.S. merchant marine played a critical, though often overlooked, role in World War II. This reference work provides a brief narrative of each of the recorded attacks on American-flagged merchant ships, as well as an accounting of the men and the ships, which were a part of this worldwide conflict. In addition to the wealth of data on the ships, their crews and cargoes, it depicts the exciting and often violent story of the hundreds of enemy attacks on convoys and lone merchant vessels. Evident within the narrative is the gallantry and sacrifice of naval gun crews and the merchant crewmen.
Review Quotes
Reviews of the second edition: "quite informative...highly recommended"-ARBA; "a valuable resource for studying American merchant ship losses during the war...a very useful tool"-The Northern Mariner/Le Marin du Word. Reviews of the first edition: "This is an extremely well-researched book...impressive...well written and based on solid research...a must for students of US merchant marine and naval operations during World War II"-The Northern Mariner/Le Marin du Word; "a tour de force compilation of records"-Nautical Research Journal; "important reference volume...invaluable"-The American Neptune; "a useful handbook"-The Nymas Newsletter; "details...are very thorough"-Steamboat Bill; "major reference works...researchers will certainly want a copy...even casual readers will find the material fascinating...highly recommended"-Naval Wargaming Review.
About the Author
Robert M. Browning, Jr., has written numerous books and articles and served as chief historian for the Coast Guard for more than twenty years.Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 419
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: World War II
Format: Paperback
Author: Robert M Browning
Language: English
Street Date: June 29, 2011
TCIN: 94476761
UPC: 9780786446001
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-9121
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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