Author: I. Speller
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1403907609
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
This book breaks new ground as the first full account of the role of amphibious warfare in British strategy between VE Day and the Anglo-French assault on Suez in 1956. Ian Speller analyses the development of postwar strategic planning and the manner in which this influenced the nature of Britain's armed forces in the 1940s and 1950s. By detailing the development of equipment, doctrine and the role of the Royal Marines he sheds new light on the military response to a succession of overseas crises.
The Role of Amphibious Warfare in British Defense Policy
Author: I. Speller
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1403907609
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
This book breaks new ground as the first full account of the role of amphibious warfare in British strategy between VE Day and the Anglo-French assault on Suez in 1956. Ian Speller analyses the development of postwar strategic planning and the manner in which this influenced the nature of Britain's armed forces in the 1940s and 1950s. By detailing the development of equipment, doctrine and the role of the Royal Marines he sheds new light on the military response to a succession of overseas crises.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1403907609
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
This book breaks new ground as the first full account of the role of amphibious warfare in British strategy between VE Day and the Anglo-French assault on Suez in 1956. Ian Speller analyses the development of postwar strategic planning and the manner in which this influenced the nature of Britain's armed forces in the 1940s and 1950s. By detailing the development of equipment, doctrine and the role of the Royal Marines he sheds new light on the military response to a succession of overseas crises.
Rum, Sodomy, Prayers, and the Lash Revisited
Author: Matthew S. Seligmann
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198759975
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Rum, Sodomy, Prayers and the Lash Revisited is an examination of British naval social policy in the opening decades of the twentieth century, under the command of Winston Churchill. It highlights an often forgotten aspect of Churchill's career and his attempts to bring the senior service into the modern world.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198759975
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Rum, Sodomy, Prayers and the Lash Revisited is an examination of British naval social policy in the opening decades of the twentieth century, under the command of Winston Churchill. It highlights an often forgotten aspect of Churchill's career and his attempts to bring the senior service into the modern world.
Over the Beach
Author: Donald W. Boose
Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
ISBN: 9781907521089
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Contains the definitive history of the extensive but little known U.S. Army amphibious operations during the Korean War, 1950-1953. Provides insights to modern planners crafting future joint or combined operations in that part of the world.Originally published in 2008. Illustrated.
Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
ISBN: 9781907521089
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Contains the definitive history of the extensive but little known U.S. Army amphibious operations during the Korean War, 1950-1953. Provides insights to modern planners crafting future joint or combined operations in that part of the world.Originally published in 2008. Illustrated.
Hit the Beach
Author: Simon Foster
Publisher: Rigel Publications
ISBN: 9781898799849
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
From the Plains of Abraham in 1759 to the Falklands landings in 1982, investigate the unique challenge posed by amphibious warfare--where the invading troops cannot wage their battle offensively until reaching dry ground, and when the defending forces can start with an advantage. Also included: the awesome Dardanelles offensive of 1915-16, the bloody fighting at Gallipoli, and the American landings at Inchon in 1950. 272 pages, 120 b/w illus., 5 x 7 3/4.
Publisher: Rigel Publications
ISBN: 9781898799849
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
From the Plains of Abraham in 1759 to the Falklands landings in 1982, investigate the unique challenge posed by amphibious warfare--where the invading troops cannot wage their battle offensively until reaching dry ground, and when the defending forces can start with an advantage. Also included: the awesome Dardanelles offensive of 1915-16, the bloody fighting at Gallipoli, and the American landings at Inchon in 1950. 272 pages, 120 b/w illus., 5 x 7 3/4.
Military Innovation in the Interwar Period
Author: Williamson R. Murray
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521637602
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
A study of major military innovations in the 1920s and 1930s.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521637602
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
A study of major military innovations in the 1920s and 1930s.
Toward Combined Arms Warfare
Author: Jonathan Mallory House
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428915834
Category : Armies
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428915834
Category : Armies
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Author: United States. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
NATO's Amphibious Forces
Author: Gene Germanovich
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781977402363
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
RAND researchers facilitated three wargaming events to explore command and control of NATO's amphibious forces in major combat operations. The authors note results and implications for future force development.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781977402363
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
RAND researchers facilitated three wargaming events to explore command and control of NATO's amphibious forces in major combat operations. The authors note results and implications for future force development.
The Assault Landings on Leyte Island
Author: United States. Naval Operations Office (Navy Department)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
The Chinese Navy
Author: Institute for National Strategic Studies
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160897634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Tells the story of the growing Chinese Navy - The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) - and its expanding capabilities, evolving roles and military implications for the USA. Divided into four thematic sections, this special collection of essays surveys and analyzes the most important aspects of China's navel modernization.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160897634
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Tells the story of the growing Chinese Navy - The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) - and its expanding capabilities, evolving roles and military implications for the USA. Divided into four thematic sections, this special collection of essays surveys and analyzes the most important aspects of China's navel modernization.