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62) Warships
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Profiles some of the different warships used by the United States Navy and other navies around the world, describing their design, weapons, and uses.
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This book pays tribute to the world s premier naval power, and its unwavering mission to protect the citizens and interests of the United States. The U.S. Navy is unique among the armed forces in that it conducts missions in the air, on land, and at sea. Established in 1775, it has kept the peace and ensured the country s safety throughout every conflict and war. In the late 20th and early 21st century, the U.S. Navy has been used in a variety of...
67) Destroyers
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An introduction to destroyers, covering their history, engines, anti-submarine warfare, and more.
70) Classic warships
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Describes ten wooden and early ironclad warships, from the 1514 Henry Grace © Dieu to the 1862 CSS Alabama, including American, French, and Spanish vessels, and discusses their technological innovations, military use, and inner structure.
71) U.S. Navy
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"Engage young readers with information about the U.S. Navy. From the group's fleet of ships to the people who use them, readers will learn all about how the U.S. Navy protects the United States"--Publisher's website.
73) Cruisers
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An introduction to history, purpose, operation, weaponry, and more of the medium-sized warships known for their speed and long-range cruising ability.
79) Surface warships
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Describes the characteristics of different types of modern warships and their functions. Also includes a brief overview of the history and development of battleships with a list of the famous ships built since 1902.
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This epic story opens at the hour the Greatest Generation went to war on December 7, 1941, and follows four US Navy ships and their crews in the Pacific until their day of reckoning three years later with a far different enemy: a deadly typhoon. In December 1944, while supporting General MacArthur's invasion of the Philippines, Admiral William "Bull" Halsey neglected the Law of Storms, placing the mighty US Third Fleet in harm's way. Drawing on extensive...