Very Special Ships
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Very Special Ships
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Author : Arthur Nicholson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Very Special Ships written by Arthur Nicholson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Minelayers (Ships) categories.
Uganda
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Author : Marion Browning
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Uganda written by Marion Browning and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.
Very Special Ships
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Author : Arthur Nicholson
language : en
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
Release Date : 2015-10-30
Very Special Ships written by Arthur Nicholson and has been published by Seaforth Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-30 with History categories.
Very Special Ships is the first full-length book about the six Abdiel-class fast minelayers, the fastest and most versatile ships to serve in the Royal Navy in the Second World War. They operated not only as offensive minelayers dashing into enemy waters under cover of darkness but in many other roles, most famously as blockade runners to Malta. In lieu of mines, they transported items as diverse as ammunition, condensed milk, gold, and VIPs. Distinguished by their three funnels, the Abdiels were attractive, well-designed ships, and they were also unique no other navy had such ships, and so they were sought-after commands and blessed with fine captains. To give the fullest picture of this important class of ships, the book details the origins and history of mines, minelayers, and minelaying; covers the origins and design of the class; describes the construction of each of the six ships, and the modified design of the last two; tells in detail of the operational careers of the ships in the second World War, when they played vital roles in the battle of Crete and the siege of Malta, plied the hazardous route to Tobruk, and laid mines off the Italian coast. The post-war careers of the surviving ships is also documented. Written to appeal to naval enthusiasts, students of World War II and modelmakers, the author tells the story of these ships through first-hand accounts, official sources, and specially- commissioned drawings and photographs.
Very Special Intelligence
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Author : Patrick Beesly
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2015-06-02
Very Special Intelligence written by Patrick Beesly and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-02 with History categories.
Operational Intelligence Centre was the nerve centre of the British Admiralty in World War II, dedicated to collecting, analyzing and disseminating information from every possible source which could throw light on the intentions and movements of German naval and maritime forces. OIC labored tirelessly, despite early disappointments, to supply the Navy and RAF with the intelligence that would enable them to defeat Hitler and his admirals. Patrick Beesly, an insider drawing on considerable personal knowledge, reveals, in full, the compelling story of OIC. He throws light on dramatic episodes such as the hunt for the Bismarck; the tragedy of Convoy PQ17; the long war against the U-boats; and on many other significant events critical to the course of the war. Very Special Intelligence, here presented with a new Introduction which sets the work in context and takes account of new research, is the fascinating story of an organization which contributed so much to Allied success.
The Devil Ship
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Author : John Schettler
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-01-12
The Devil Ship written by John Schettler and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-12 with categories.
It was the product of a Secret Committee in the largest company on earth, so enormous that it commanded its own standing army, bigger than that of its native homeland, and hundreds of ships, more ships than the Royal Navy itself. But for this mission, the Company wanted one more-purpose built for a very special mission. It would be a dangerous ship, a Devil Ship, and on its maiden voyage one man comes aboard with Letters of Marque in hand and an imprimatur bestowing him with the full authority of the company itself. This man and his mission remained a complete mystery. Everything about the launch of the ship was wreathed in shadow, even its destination. For Captain William Hall, the ship itself was as much a mystery as it was a marvel of new engineering, a strange hybrid of tried shipbuilding methods with novel new techniques and materials that were opening the door to a whole new modern era on the seas. But where was he taking it? What was his mission? Why was it built as it was, and who was this man who had come aboard as the company's special representative? The Devil Ship By John Schettler Prologue Part I - A Curious Secret Part II - Trouble at Sea Part III - The Coming Storm Part IV - Confrontation Part V - The Mandate of Heaven Part VI - Clash of Empires Part VII - Death of a Thousand Cuts Part VIII- The Lion and Dragon Part IX - Black Wind Part X - The Final March Part XI - The Garden of Perfect Brightness Part XII - Calamity Afterword
Hearings On Military Posture And H R 6495 H R 6974 Before The Committee On Armed Services House Of Representatives Ninety Sixth Congress Second Session Seapower And Strategic And Critical Materials Subcommittee
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Hearings On Military Posture And H R 6495 H R 6974 Before The Committee On Armed Services House Of Representatives Ninety Sixth Congress Second Session Seapower And Strategic And Critical Materials Subcommittee written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with United States categories.
Warship 2018
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Author : John Jordan
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-05-31
Warship 2018 written by John Jordan and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-31 with History categories.
Warship 2018 is devoted to the design, development and service history of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery and much more to maintain the impressive standards of scholarship and research from the field of warship history. This 40th edition features the usual range of diverse articles spanning the subject by an international array of expert authors.
Hearings On Military Posture And H R 5968 H R 6030 Department Of Defense Authorization For Appropriations For Fiscal Year 1983 Before The Committee On Armed Services House Of Representatives Ninety Seventh Congress Second Session
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Hearings On Military Posture And H R 5968 H R 6030 Department Of Defense Authorization For Appropriations For Fiscal Year 1983 Before The Committee On Armed Services House Of Representatives Ninety Seventh Congress Second Session written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with United States categories.
The World Shipbuilding Industry
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Author : Daniel Todd
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-08-13
The World Shipbuilding Industry written by Daniel Todd and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-13 with Business & Economics categories.
This book, first published in 1985, presents a comprehensive overview of the world shipbuilding industry. It contrasts the conditions which foster its development in newly-industrialised countries such as Japan, South Korea and Brazil with the problems leading to its decline in Western Europe and North America. The book discusses the supply and demand factors peculiar to shipbuilding and notes the inherent instability of the industry due to the conditions placed upon it by the economic environment. Reactions to this instability are examined from the point of view of both shipbuilding enterprises and governments. The book concludes by assessing current trends and discussing likely future developments. It is shown that much will depend on shipping costs, industrial organisation and the level of state support.
An Alphabet Of Ships
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Author : National Maritime Museum (Great Britain)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-05-01
An Alphabet Of Ships written by National Maritime Museum (Great Britain) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05-01 with Alphabet books categories.
This unique and very special book is a facsimile of a Victorian children's alphabet of ships and the sea, recently discovered in the National Maritime Museum's Ephemera archives. With lovely rhyming descriptions and beautifully detailed colour illustrations it evokes the simplicity and charm of a bygone age. The book also features a special simple glossary explaining the Victorian maritime terms used in the ABC. A unique find from the Museum's collections Evokes the charm of a Victorian childhood. The perfect special gift for adults and children alike. Wonderful illustrations and short rhymes.