LEADER 03404nam 22005173 450 001 9910158778803321 005 20230807213128.0 010 $a9781786252043 010 $a178625204X 035 $a(CKB)3710000001011417 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC4808094 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL4808094 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr11354516 035 $a(OCoLC)975224289 035 $a(Exl-AI)4808094 035 $a(Perlego)3020971 035 $a(EXLCZ)993710000001011417 100 $a20210901d2015 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 14$aThe Amphibians Came to Conquer 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aSan Francisco :$cVerdun Press,$d2015. 210 4$dİ2015. 215 $a1 online resource (607 pages) 225 1 $aThe Amphibians Came to Conquer: The Story of Richmond Kelly Turner ;$vv.1 327 $aIntro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Illustrations and Charts -- VOLUME 1 -- VOLUME II -- Prologue -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter I - The First Thirty Years of "Kelly" - 1885-1915 -- Chapter II - Ten Years of Big Ship Gunnery - 1916-1926 -- Chapter III - Early Years of a Decade of Service in the Naval Aeronautical Organization - 1927-1932 -- Chapter IV - In and Out of Big Time Naval Aviation - 1932-1940 -- Chapter V - Planning for War With Germany or Japan or Both - 1940-1941 -- Chapter VI - 1941 - Naval Organization, Doctrine and Landing Craft Developments for Amphibious War -- Chapter VII - WATCHTOWER -- One for Ernie King -- Chapter VIII - CACTUS Bound -- Chapter IX - Success, Then Cliff Hanging - Where Are We Headed? -- Chapter X - Savo-The Galling Defeat - The Battle of Savo Island -- Chapter XI - Logistics: The Heart of the Six Months Battle - August 1942-February 1943 -- Chapter XII - HUDDLE Slowly Scuttled - Santa Cruz Islands (HUDDLE) -- Chapter XIII - Polishing Skills in the Russells -- Chapter XIV - Planning and Paring the Japanese Toenails in New Georgia -- Chapter XV - Tough TOENAILS Paring - 30 June 1943 to 15 July 1943. 330 $aThis book, authored by Vice Admiral George Carroll Dyer, offers a comprehensive biography of Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, detailing his pivotal role in amphibious warfare during World War II. It covers his early life, naval career, and significant contributions to the development of naval aviation and amphibious landing operations. The book provides insights into Turner's strategic planning and execution of key military operations in the Pacific Theater. It is aimed at military historians, naval enthusiasts, and those interested in World War II history, showcasing Turner's leadership and the evolution of naval warfare tactics.$7Generated by AI. 410 4$aThe Amphibians Came to Conquer: The Story of Richmond Kelly Turner 517 $aAmphibians Came to Conquer 606 $aAmphibious warfare$7Generated by AI 606 $aMilitary history, Modern$y20th century$7Generated by AI 615 0$aAmphibious warfare 615 0$aMilitary history, Modern 700 $aDyer$b Vice Admiral George C$01374707 701 $aEller$b Rear Admiral Earnest McNeill$01374708 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910158778803321 996 $aThe Amphibians Came to Conquer$93408141 997 $aUNINA