The Amphibians Came to Conquer

• Autore: Dyer Vice Admiral George C
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (607 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Amphibious warfare; Military history, Modern - 20th century
• Altri autori: EllerRear Admiral Earnest McNeill
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: This 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.
• Altri titoli varianti: Amphibians Came to Conquer
• Titolo autorizzato: The Amphibians Came to Conquer
• ISBN: 9781786252043; 178625204X
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158778803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: The Amphibians Came to Conquer: The Story of Richmond Kelly Turner