The Victory at Sea
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Paperback
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0.69 kg
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Nuevo
Amazon
USA
- How small ships and bold ideas turned the tide of a great war This book examines the birth of the American subchaser fleet and how quick thinking, teamwork, and new technology changed naval warfare in World War I. It highlights the courage and learning of civilian volunteers who steered these tiny ships across the Atlantic, often against rough seas and harsh weather. The narrative blends technical detail with personal stories, showing how listening devices, convoy strategies, and unconventional sailing crews reshaped combat at sea. It traces the challenges of building, training, and deploying a new kind of warship, and the way collaboration between the United States and its allies accelerated victory. - The emergence of the 110-foot subchasers and their rapid deployment - How nontraditional sailors became skilled convoy ships under pressure - Innovations like hydrophones and evolving patrol and rescue tactics - The role of mystery ships and related tactics in combating submarines Ideal for readers of military history and naval warfare, especially WWI era innovations and American naval development.
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