Wolf Pack: The American Submarine Strategy That Helped Defeat Japan - Couverture rigide

Smith, Steven Trent

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ISBN 10 : 0471223549 ISBN 13 : 9780471223542

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2003

Synopsis

An enthralling story of courage and adventure under the high seas Wolf Pack traces the development of one of the most effective naval strategies employed by the American fleet in World War II. Steven Trent Smith recounts the behind-the-scenes struggles of the visionary U.S. naval commanders who sought to adapt the highly effective strategy of using coordinated submarine attack groups, or "wolf-packs," first pioneered by the German Navy to devastating effect. Smith provides vivid profiles of the major players involved and clearly explains the important technology involved. Working from survivor accounts and government documents, he recounts, in scenes packed with nail-biting undersea action, some of the most hair-raising wolf pack operations in both the European and Asian theaters of war. The story culminates in the massive penetration of the mine-laden Sea of Japan by nine boats in June 1945 that marked the pinnacle of the U.S. pack strategy. Steven Trent Smith (Philadelphia, PA) is the author of the critically acclaimed The Rescue: A True Story of Courage and Survival in World War II (0-471-41291-0) and a five-time Emmy award - winning freelance TV photojournalist with a passion for history.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

STEVEN TRENT SMITH is a five--time Emmy Award - winning freelance TV photojournalist who has a special passion for history. His previous book, The Rescue, was widely praised by critics and readers alike. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and son.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471223549
• ISBN 13: 9780471223542
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible