Beans, Bullets, and Black Oil - The Story of Fleet Logistics Afloat in the Pacific During World War II

• Autore: Carter Rear Adm. Worrall Reed
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Verdun Press, , 2015; ©2015
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (485 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Logistics; Naval history
• Altri autori: SpruanceAdmiral Raymond A KimballThe Honorable Dan A
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Foreword -- Introduction by Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN (Retired) -- Preface -- Chapter I - Pre-World War II -- Chapter II - The Service Force - Laboring Giant of the Pacific Fleet -- Chapter III - Early Activities -- Asiatic Fleet in Dutch East Indies-Logistics of Raiding Forces-Coral Sea-Midway -- Asiatic Fleet in the Dutch East Indies -- Logistics of Raiding Forces -- Chapter IV - In the South Pacific -- Taking the Offensive-Guadalcanal-Logistic Outlook -- Chapter V - Logistic Organization and Sources, South Pacific -- Damages and Repairs -- Chapter VI - Building Up in the South Pacific -- Lion One -- Ammunition -- Provisions and Stores -- Welfare and Fleet Recreation -- Maintenance and Repair -- General Activities -- Chapter VII - The Southwest Pacific Command -- Early Logistics -- Chapter VIII - In the Aleutians -- Chapter IX - Operation GALVANIC (the Gilbert Islands) -- Mobile Service Squadrons Begin Growing-Service Squadron Four at Funafuti -- The Mobile Service Squadrons -- Funafuti, Ellice Islands -- Chapter X - Service Squadron Ten Organizing at Pearl -- Relationship of the Service Force Administrative - Squadron Eight -- Service Squadron Eight -- Special Type Ships Useful -- Chapter XI - Early Composition and Organization of Service Squadron Ten -- Ordnance Logistics-Administration of Ordnance - Spare Parts and Fleet Ammunition -- Ordnance Logistics -- Ordnance Spare Parts -- Fleet Ammunition -- Chapter XII - The Marshall Islands Campaign -- The Truk Strike -- Service Squadron Ten at Majuro -- Service Squadron Four, Funafuti to Kwajalein -- Chapter XIII - Multiple Missions -- The Palau and Hollandia Strikes-Marcus and Wake Raids-Submarines Base at Majuro-Growth of Service Squadron Ten at Majuro -- DESECRATE ONE: Carrier Task Force Attacks on the Western Carolines, 30 March-1 April 1944. ; DESECRATE TWO: Capture and Occupation of Hollandia 21-24 April 1944 -- Carrier Air Attack on Marcus and Wake Islands 19-23 May 1944 -- Submarines Base at Majuro -- Growth of Service Squadron Ten at Majuro -- Chapter XIV - Operation FORAGER, the Marianas Campaign -- Floating Logistic Facilities-Servicing the Staging Amphibious Forces-Replenishment of Fast Carriers -- The Logistic Support -- Service Squadron Ten Facilities -- Some Service Units and the Part They Played With the Fleet in the Marianas -- The Escort Carrier: Aircraft Replacement -- The Stores Ship: Dry Provisions and Canteen Stores -- Fresh-and-Frozen-Provisions Ship -- The Repair Ship: Repairs During Marianas Operation -- Chapter XV - FORAGER Logistics in General and Ammunition in Particular -- Service Squadron Ten at Eniwetok -- Ammunition Expenditure and Resupply -- Hospital Ships in the Marianas Assault -- Medical Report of Admiral Turner, Commander Task Force Fifty-one -- Report of Logistics by Vice Admiral Turner, Commander Task Force Fifty-one -- Report of Logistics by Rear Admiral Conolly, Commander Task Force Fifty-three (Southern Attack Force) -- Principal Activities of Service Squadron Ten at Eniwetok During July 1944 -- Chapter XVI - STALEMATE II: The Western Carolines Operation -- Preparations at Seeadler Harbor and Eniwetok -- Repair and Maintenance -- Chapter XVII - Logistic Support at Seeadler and at Sea -- Service Unit at Seeadler-Oilers with the Fast Carrier Group-Ammunition, Smoke, Water, Provisions, Salvage -- Fueling Activities of Task Group 30.8 -- Comments and Recommendations Concerning Oiler Groups -- Ammunition Supply -- Chapter XVIII - Further STALEMATE Support -- Medical Plans and Facilities-Mail-Service Unit at Seeadler-With the Fast Carriers-Squadron Ten Prepares to Move -- The Service Unit at Seeadler -- With the Fast Carrier Groups. ; Squadron Ten Prepares to Move -- Chapter XX - The Philippines Campaign -- Forces and Vessels-Logistic Support of the Seventh Fleet-Battle of Leyte Gulf -- Battle of Leyte Gulf -- Chapter XXI - Logistic Support of the Third Fleet -- Submarine Attacks at Ulithi -- The Midget Submarine Attack at Ulithi -- Chapter XXII - Leyte Aftermath -- Ormoc Bay and Mindoro Landings-Admiral Halsey on the Rampage-"Bull in the China Sea"-Some Dull Routine at Ulithi-Another Midget Attack-Ammunition Ship "Mazama" Hit -- Landings at Ormoc Bay and Mindoro: December 1944 -- Captain Acuff's Splendid Support -- Chapter XXIII - Iwo Campaign -- Fifth Fleet Relieves Third-Forces and Vessels-Logistics Prescribed-Logistics Support Group-Service Squadron Six-Service Squadron Ten Still Busy -- Chapter XXIV - Service Squadron Ten Grows Up -- The Guam Base-Seventh Fleet Logistic Vessels and Bases -- The Vessels of Service Squadron Ten -- The Guam Base -- Seventh Fleet Logistics -- Chapter XXV - Operation ICEBERG: The Okinawa Campaign -- The Forces Involved-Staging Logistics -- Development of Logistic Facilities -- Leyte -- Guadalcanal -- Ulithi -- Chapter XXVII - Logistics at Kerama Retto for the Okinawa Operation -- Suicide Plane Attacks -- Chapter XXVIII - Expansion of "At-Sea" Support by Service Squadron Six -- Reorganization of Service Squadron Ten-Service Force Pacific Absorbs Service Force Seventh Fleet -- Chapter XXX - Okinawa After 1 July 1945 -- Operations Under Service Squadron Twelve-The Move to Buckner Bay and Service Activities There the Remaining Days of the War -- Chapter XXXI - The Giant Takes Off His Armor -- Surrender-Changes in Logistic Services-Getting Back Toward Peace Routine-Pipe Down -- Pipe Down -- Appendix - List of Commanding Officers -- Floating Drydocks (Large) -- Destroyer Tenders -- Ammunition Ships -- Floating Drydocks -- Miscellaneous Auxiliaries. ; Surveying Ships -- Hospital Ships -- Cargo Ships -- General Stores-Issue Ships -- Cargo Ship and Aircraft Transport -- Oilers -- Gasoline Tankers -- Hotel Barges -- Repair Ships -- Battle Damage Repair Ships -- Heavy Hull Repair Ship -- Floating Drydocks -- Internal-Combustion-Engine Repair Ships -- Salvage Ships -- Ocean Tugs - Fleet -- Ocean Tugs, Old -- Ocean Tugs, Rescue -- Distilling Ships -- Unclassified Vessels -- Repair Barges -- Representative types of vessels and small craft engaged in logistic support activities under Commander Service Force Pacific -- Glossary.
• Sommario/riassunto: Beans, Bullets, and Black Oil by Rear Admiral Worrall Reed Carter is a comprehensive account of naval logistics in the Pacific during World War II. The book highlights the crucial role of logistics in sustaining military operations against Japan, emphasizing the development and operation of mobile service squadrons that provided essential supplies and repairs near combat zones. Rear Adm. Carter, drawing from his experience as Commander of Service Squadron Ten, details the evolution of logistics strategies, including the use of floating bases to support the fleet's advance across vast oceanic distances. The narrative underscores the interdependence of operational and logistical planning and the challenges of supplying forces primarily from the United States. Intended for military historians and enthusiasts, the book provides insights into the logistical underpinnings that were vital to the U.S. Navy's success in the Pacific theater.
• Titolo autorizzato: Beans, Bullets, and Black Oil - The Story of Fleet Logistics Afloat in the Pacific During World War II
• ISBN: 9781786252296; 1786252295
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910158940103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II