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  • US Naval Aviator

    1941–45

    de Robert Hargis ...
    Series Libro 52 - Warrior
    The US naval aviator of World War II played a pivotal part in the winning of the war. From the warm waters of the Pacific to the icy conditions of the Bering Sea (including the battle of Midway), the Naval aviator was on hand to fight the enemy in any and all conditions. Between 1940 and 1942 the training of the naval aviator lasted eleven months, divided into five separate and distinct phases. ... Leer más

    $247 MXN

  • US Submarine Crewman 1941–45

    de Robert Hargis ...
    Series Libro 82 - Warrior
    This book takes a close look at the "Dolphins" of the US Navy submarine force, it covers recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences, and discusses the effects of advances in torpedo technology on crew roles. The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 battered the surface fleet, but the submarine force escaped unharmed. It was up to the "Silent Service" to ... Leer más

    $247 MXN

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  • Clash of The Carriers

    The True Story of the Marianas Turkey Shoot of World War II

    From the national bestselling coauthor of Dragon's Jaw, here is the incredible true story of the most spectacular aircraft carrier battle in history, World War II’s Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.“Superb... the greatest naval air battle of all time finally receives the meticulous and comprehensive treatment it deserves.”—Richard Frank, author of Tower of SkullsIn June, 1944, American and Japanese ... Leer más

    $158 MXN

  • US Fast Battleships 1938–91

    The Iowa class

    de Lawrence Burr ...
    Series Libro 172 - New Vanguard
    In 1938, the United States abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Treaty and began work on a new class of super-battleships.This book covers the design, construction, and employment of the four Iowa-class battleships, the largest in the American fleet. During World War II, they served as guards for the aircraft carriers and their bombardments provided cover for the numerous landings ... Leer más

    $263 MXN

  • US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1922–45

    Prewar classes

    de Mark Stille ...
    Series Libro 114 - New Vanguard
    The USS Langley, the first American aircraft carrier, entered service in 1922.Despite being converted into an aircraft tender, it was the first step in a new direction for the US Navy and naval warfare. This book covers the design, development and operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft and weaponry.It also explains their various successes and ... Leer más

    $223 MXN

  • USN Carriers vs IJN Carriers

    The Pacific 1942

    de Mark Stille ...
    Series Libro 6 - Duel
    This book dramatically reveals the experiences of the airmen and guncrews of the rival vessels as they battled for victory in a duel of skill, tenacity and guts.The IJN was a pioneer in naval aviation, having commissioned the world's first carrier, which was used against the US fleet at Pearl Harbor. The Americans followed suit, initiating a huge aircraft carrier development program. As the War in ... Leer más

    $261 MXN

  • US Navy PBY Catalina Units of the Pacific War

    de Louis B Dorny ...
    Series Libro 62 - Combat Aircraft
    Deadly in its primary role as a submarine hunter, the PBY Catalina was the scourge of the Imperial Japanese Navy's submarine force.Its amphibious traits also made the aircraft well suited to air-sea rescue, and thousands of Allied airmen were saved from a watery grave by PBY crews. Using personal interviews, war diaries and combat reports combined with original Japanese records and books, Louis B ... Leer más

    $284 MXN

  • Pacific Thunder

    The US Navy's Central Pacific Campaign, August 1943–October 1944

    A thorough and compelling investigation of the Central Pacific campaign in World War II that saw the US Navy progress from the edge of disaster to the brink of victory, from Guadalcanal to the recapture of the Philippines.On 27 October 1942, four 'Long Lance' torpedoes fired by the Japanese destroyers Makigumo and Akigumo exploded in the hull of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8). Minutes ... Leer más

    $212 MXN

  • Kamikaze

    Japanese Special Attack Weapons 1944–45

    Series Libro 180 - New Vanguard
    Following the destruction of much of the Japanese fleet and air arms in the later half of 1944, in desperation, the Imperial Japanese Navy proposed using “special attack” formations, or suicide attacks.These initially consisted of crude improvisations of conventional aircraft fitted with high-explosive bombs that could be crashed into US warships. Called “Divine Wind” (Kamikaze), the special ... Leer más

    $263 MXN

  • Stingray

    Force Recon Marines Behind the Lines in Vietnam

    In 1966, the Marine Corps introduced a bold, new concept to the battlefield. Little did the designers of that concept realize that it would change the way wars are fought, and the Corps, from that day forward.One of the most influential strategies of the Vietnam War, the Stingray Patrol comprised seven to ten marines in small teams, inserted by chopper deep in enemy territory. Surrounded on all ... Leer más

    $138 MXN

  • How Carriers Fought

    Carrier Operations in World War II

    de Lars Celander ...
    An in-depth analysis of aircraft carrier battles in WWII and the evolution of carrier operations—from technology and strategy to life among the crew.First built in 1921, the aircraft carrier brought a new dimension to military strategy as the United States entered World War II. How Carriers Fought examines the evolution of carrier operations with a special focus on the conflict in the Pacific ... Leer más

    $193 MXN o gratis con Kobo Plus

  • Carrier

    de Tom Clancy ...
    Series Libro 6 - Tom Clancy's Military Referenc
    They are floating cities with crews of thousands. They are the linchpins of any military strategy, for they provide what has become the key to every battle fought since World War I: air superiority. The mere presence of a U.S. naval carrier in a region is an automatic display of strength that sends a message no potential enemy can ignore. Now, Tom Clancy welcomes you aboard for a detailed look at ... Leer más

    $233 MXN