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World War II US Navy Special Warfare Units

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World War II US Navy Special Warfare Units

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With the need for large-scale amphibious landings to decide the outcome of World War II the US Navy developed several types of specialized unit to reconnoitre potential landing areas, degrade the enemy's ability to resist, and assist the landing forces on to the beaches. The Scouts and Raiders were the forerunners of the SEALs, Beach Jumpers made elaborate simulated landings to distract the enemy, the Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams cleared obstacles to amphibious landings and Naval Group China fought alongside Chinese guerrillas behind Japanese lines. This book uncovers the fascinating history of these units, the unique gear they went into theatre with and the vital roles they carried out throughout the war.

Author Biography

EUGENE LIPTAK holds both a Bachelor's Degree in History and a Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Arizona. His interest in military history comes from reading, documentaries, movies, and visiting museums. He is a librarian in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona. This is his second book for Osprey. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor.
Release date Australia
October 6th, 2014
Author
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributor
  • Illustrated by Johnny Shumate
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
45 b/w; 13 col
Imprint
Osprey Publishing
Pages
64
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series
Dimensions
184x248x7
ISBN-13
9781780960531
Product ID
22141383

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