US World War II Amphibious Tactics: Mediterranean & European

US World War II Amphibious Tactics: Mediterranean & European Theaters (Elite)
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- Osprey Elite #144 US World War II Amphibious Tactics Mediterranean & European Theaters
Osprey's examination of the United States' amphibious tactics during World War II (1939-1945). The US armed forces were responsible for many tactical innovations during the years 1941-5, but in no field was US mastery more complete than amphibious warfare. The US armed forces pioneered amphibious warfare in the Pacific and later in the Mediterranean but it was against Fortress Europe that the most famous and the most successful amphibious assault took place. On D-Day the Allies invaded German-held Normandy in a pre-dawn amphibious assault by American, British and Canadian forces. The US had perfected the special equipment and tactics for this extraordinarily difficult and risky form of warfare and despite large casualties during the beach assaults they were ultimately successful. This book explains, in accessible terms, the many problems associated with amphibious warfare and how they were overcome in the Mediterranean and European Theaters, and is illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and colour plates that support the explanations and bring the whole complex process to life.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrations
ReleaseDate 2006-09-26
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781841769547

Country	USA
Brand	Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer	Osprey Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrations
ReleaseDate	2006-09-26
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781841769547

US World War II Amphibious Tactics: Mediterranean & European Theaters (Elite)

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