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United States Merchant Marine At War
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Author : United States. War Shipping Administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
United States Merchant Marine At War written by United States. War Shipping Administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with categories.
U S Merchant Marine At War
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Author : United States. War Shipping Administration
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1944
U S Merchant Marine At War written by United States. War Shipping Administration and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1944 with Merchant marine categories.
U S Merchant Marine At War
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1944
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Merchant Mariners At War
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Author : George J. Billy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Merchant Mariners At War written by George J. Billy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
Thousands of cargo ships sailed in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of World War II manned by young men who braved blockades, torpedoes, and bombings to deliver vital supplies to the Allied forces and make victory possible. These mariners have received little if any credit; they are the forgotten group of "the greatest generation."
The United States Merchant Marine In World War I
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Author : Greg H. Williams
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-04-18
The United States Merchant Marine In World War I written by Greg H. Williams and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-18 with History categories.
During World War I, the American Merchant Marine meant dangerous duty. Sailors on cargo ships faced the daily threat of enemy submarines, along with the usual hazards of life at sea, and help was rarely close enough for swift rescues. Pre-war shipping in America depended mainly on foreign vessels, but with the outbreak of war these were no longer available. Construction began quickly on new ships, most of which were not completed until long after the end of the war. Drawing on contemporary newspapers, magazines and trade publications, and Shipping Board, Department of Commerce and Coast Guard records, this book provides the first complete overview of the American Merchant Marine during World War I. Detailed accounts cover the expansion of trans-Atlantic shipping, shipbuilding records 1914-1918, operating companies, ship losses from enemy action, the role of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service and mariner experiences.
Heroes In Dungarees
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Author : John Bunker
language : en
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Release Date : 1995
Heroes In Dungarees written by John Bunker and has been published by US Naval Institute Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with History categories.
All theaters of operation using U.S. merchant ships are covered - a fact that makes this book unique. Others on the subject are limited to particular areas or periods and offer few personal experiences.
Merchant Mariners At War
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Author : George J Billy
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Release Date : 2008-09-14
Merchant Mariners At War written by George J Billy and has been published by University Press of Florida this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-14 with History categories.
Thousands of cargo ships sailed in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of World War II manned by young men who braved blockades, torpedoes, and bombings to deliver vital supplies to the Allied forces and make victory possible. These mariners have received little if any credit; they are the forgotten group of "the greatest generation." Merchant Mariners at War offers firsthand accounts of the wartime experiences of veterans who graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy--the largest supplier of ships' officers in WWII. Gathered over more than a decade at the academy in Kings Point, New York, the interviews offer a unique portrait of the young officers who delivered the vital war materiel and provide a valuable window into the world of the merchant marine during WWII. The stories often include startling accounts of privation and endurance. Their stories give voice to a new perspective on WWII maritime history. Chapters cover such subjects as Liberty ships, U-Boats, the Battle of the Atlantic, D-Day, the Philippines, the vast Pacific, and the Murmansk Run. Throughout the book, interesting anecdotes from the veterans enliven the narrative and add to its contribution to the historical record--heretofore non-existent.
Benefits To Merchant Seamen
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1945
Benefits To Merchant Seamen written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1945 with Merchant mariners categories.
The Ship That Never Was
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Author : B.J. BRYAN
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2011-03-19
The Ship That Never Was written by B.J. BRYAN and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-19 with History categories.
"The United States Merchant Marine provided the greatest sealift in history between the production army at home and the fighting forces scattered around the globe in World War II. The prewar total of 55,000 experienced mariners was increased to over 215,000 through U. S. Maritime Service training programs. Merchant ships faced danger from submarines, mines, armed raiders, and destroyers, aircraft (kamikaze), and the element. About 8,300 mariners were killed at sea, 12.00 wounded of whom at least, 1, 100 died from their wounds, and 663 men and women were taken prisoner. Some were blown to death, some incinerated, some drowned, some froze and some starved. Many died in prison camps or aboard Japanese ships while being transported to other camps. 31 ships vanished without a trace to a watery grave. ( Total killed estimated 9,300) "
United States Merchant Marine Casualties Of World War Ii Rev Ed
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Author : Robert M. Browning, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-02-10
United States Merchant Marine Casualties Of World War Ii Rev Ed written by Robert M. Browning, Jr. and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-10 with History categories.
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.