When completed, the Independence Class carriers' final design violated nearly every rule about carrier design the Navy had so far learned. They were too small for effective operations in some weather conditions; the flight deck, hangar deck, and wo rkshops too small; aircraft storage inadequate, protection insufficient. In the one way that mattered, though, they were superb. Includes information on all aspects of the Independence Class Light Carriers. Filled with
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Paperback book with glossy pages. This book details all aspects of U-Boats. Heavily illustrated with actual black-and-white photos. Line drawings with pointed details. Close-up photos. Filled with facts explaining each photo. Colored drawings are p rovided to display the different paint schemes and insignias of various U-Boats. An excellent reference. One ''U-Boats In Action'', Book - 50 Pages. ''U-Boats In Action'', is a Squadron/Signal Publications Book, by Author Robert C
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PACKAGE INCLUDES; 1- Book - ''US Battleships In Action, Part 1''. Author; Robert C. Stern. Illustrations; Don Greer. This is the first of the two-part In Action series on US battleships constructed before the Washington Treaty. Black-and-White phot ographs with captions (info about the picture). Includes some color illustrations. Introduction--brief history of the battleship war (Civil War to World War II). Different Classes; Wyoming, New York, Nevada, Pennsylvania,
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PACKAGE INCLUDES; 1- Book, ''US Battleships In Action, Part 2''. Black and White Photographs with captions. Colored illustrations by Don Greer. Written By; Rob Stern. Number of Pages; 50. Contains a section listing Camouflage measures and abbreviat ions. Read about the different classes (North Carolina, Iowa, New Jersey, Montana, and others). Contains information about Air Search Radars and Fire Control Radars. Pictures and captions about the Korean conflict. A section about
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Includes information on these Classes; Evarts, Buckley, Cannon, Edsall, Rudderow, John C Butler, plus APD and DER Conversions. 50 pages. Illustrated with black and white photographs and black and white and color diagrams. Full color front and back covers. One 8-1/4'' X 11'' paperback book. ''Destroyer Escorts In Action'', gives the history and details of these ships. Written by Al
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Almost the entire US Pacific Battle Fleet was anchored at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on 7 December 1941. The aerial attack denied the US Navy their most powerful asset-the battleships. Our heavy cruisers were called upon to take their place. 50 page glossy softcover book. Includes information on Pensacola, Northampton, Portland, and New Orleans class ships. The book is filled with specifications, facts and photos, including a two-page color center section
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The role of the US heavy cruiser was fully defined during WWII when most of the US Pacific Fleet was severely damaged at Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941. No heavy cruiser was damaged and all were able to carry the fight to the Japanese (and Germans) once the war plans were revised. All photographs used in this publication are from official US Navy sources and have been declassified and supplied by various photo. archivists. 49-page glossy softcover book. Includes detailed
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Several forces shaped what is generally considered the best Motor Torpedo Boat (MTB) of WWII, the Schnellboot (speedboat). These included developments in the internal combustion engine, the invention of the torpedo, the restrictions of the 1919 Tre aty of Versailles, British naval domination, and an American contract for a luxury yacht. Sometimes referred to as the ''S-Boat'' or by the archaic Royal Navy term ''E-Boat'' (Enemy Boat), the Schnellboot was a formidable assembly
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The US Navy's ''flush deck'' destroyers - built during and just after WWI - were outdated and ready for the scrapper's torch by the beginning of WWII. Nevertheless, they were pressed into service and performed up to expectations. Includes informati on on all aspects of flush deck destroyers. The book is filled with specifications, facts and photos, including a two-page color center section showing the different markings and configurations. This is a very handy guide for the
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Softcover with gloss coating. This book details all aspects of the following US Navy Destroyers. -SOMERS Class of 1934-1935. -McCALL Class of 1935. -SIMS Class of 1936. -BENSON Class of 1937-1940. -LIVERMORE Class of 1938-1941. Heavily illustrated with actual black-and-white photos. Line drawings with pointed details. Close-up photos. Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. Centerfold containing colored drawings of the different paint schemes and markings
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Includes information on Allen M. Sumner and Gearing class ships. The book is filled with specifications, facts and photos, including a two-page color center section showing the different markings and configurations. A very handy guide for modelers trying for true scale appearance!. ''US Destroyers In Action, Part 4'' - 50 Pages - 11'' x 8.25''. This is ''US Destroyers In Action, Part 4'', a Book from Squadron/Signal
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Softcover with slick coating. This book covers all the aspects of the design, development, and combat history of Germany's Deutschland, Scharnhorst, and Bismarck class capital ships in World War Two. Heavily illustrated with 104 period black-and-wh ite photos. Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. 4 pages of full color profile paintings. An excellent reference also containing close-up photos, and line drawings with pointed details. 50 Pages. ''German Battleships
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An excellent paperback reference. Covers Emden, K Class, and Leipzig/Nurnberg Class light cruisers, Admiral Hipper Class heavy cruisers, and shipboard aircraft. Heavily illustrated with over 100 black-and-white photographs, and numerous multi-view line art (drawings). Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. Centerfold containing 6 full color paintings with various markings and paint schemes. 50 Pages. ''German Cruisers of World War II in Action'' is the Warships
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference. Complete coverage, inside and out, of the Imperial Japanese Navy's complete light cruiser fleet during WWII. Detailed photographic coverage from all aspects including never before published photos! H eavily illustrated with black-and-white and color photographs accompanied with a detailed caption. 2 pages of full color profile paintings with various ensigns and paint schemes. Line art (drawings) of ships, armament and
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An excellent staple bound, paperback reference. Complete coverage, inside and out, of the Imperial Japanese Navy's complete heavy cruiser fleet during WWII. Detailed photographic coverage from all aspects including never before published photos! He avily illustrated with black-and-white photographs accompanied with a detailed caption. 2 pages of full color profile paintings with various ensigns and paint schemes. Line art (drawings) of ships, armament and aircraft. 58 Pages.
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An excellent staple bound, paperback reference. Complete coverage of the United States Navy's assault ships that are the ultimate expression of the concept of amphibious warfare. Detailed photographic coverage from all aspects! Heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs accompanied with detailed captions. 2 pages of full color profile paintings with various vehicles that are typical of these amphibious ships. Detailed line art (drawings). 50 Pages. This is the
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An excellent staple bound, paperback reference Heavily illustrated with period black-and-white photos Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption 4 pages of full color photographs Detailed line art (drawings). One Yorktown-Class Aircraft Carr iers book. This is the ''Yorktown-Class Aircraft Carriers'' Warships in Action Book No. 30 from Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Robert C.
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Arleigh Burke is considered the most capable and sophisticated guided missile destroyer class in the world. The ''Arleigh Burke'' was the first of its namesake class, receiving her commission on July 4, 1991. Her motto is ''Fast and Feared''. Illus trations by Ike Anderson and cover paintings by Don Greer Printed on glossy, high-quality paper Filled with specifications, facts, and full-color photos. One ''Arleigh Burke-Class Guided Missile Destrouers'' book. ''Arleigh
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German U-boats (submarines) terrorized Atlantic shipping convoys in both World Wars. This book covers the history of U-boats and the different models used, focusing on the U-boats serving in WWII. 64 Pages of Photographs w/ Captions. The book is fi lled with specifications, facts, and pictures. This is a very interesting book that, by putting the Info w/pictures, is Educational as well. One ''U-Boat War'', Book. This is ''U-Boat War'', by Squadron/Signal. Author; Timothy J.
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Softcover with slick coating Details the beginning to the end of the USS Tennessee (1914-1960) Heavily illustrated with period black-and-white photos Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption 2 centerfolds contain colored drawings of the di fferent paint schemes and markings variations An excellent reference. One ''USS Tennessee in World War II'' book. ''USS Tennessee in World War II'' Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Clifton
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This 80 page fact filled book has beautiful photographs, drawings and color profiles Learn about the Navy Flying Boats and Amphibians and their part in World War II. (1) U.S. Navy Flying Boats and Amphibians In World War II book. This is the U.S. N avy Flying Boats and Amphibians In World War II book by Al Adcock with Cover Painting and Profiles by Don Greer from Squadron Signal
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