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Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2012
ISBN 10 : 1591142628ISBN 13 : 9781591142621
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Fought under the cover of elaborate deceptions and ruthless lies, the deadly intelligence operations of World War II produced victories and defeats that were often as important as any reached on the battlefield. A behind-the-scenes history of the war, this book offers an exciting picture of the whole range of clandestine activities, the various forms of intelligence, espionage and sabotage, subversion and counter-espionage- the entire secret war conducted apart from conventional warfare. The major exploits of the O.S.S., M.I.5, Abwehr, and the Deuxieme Bureau are described in colorful detail by an author considered one of the foremost civilian experts on intelligence during the war. Ladislas Farago's account of Allied and Axis spymasters at work offers compelling reading about real traitors and heroes in cloak-and- dagger-dom. The late Ladislas Farago, a former chief of research and planning in the U.S. Navy's Special Warfare Branch, is the author of several books on espionage. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2004
ISBN 10 : 1591140110ISBN 13 : 9781591140115
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. * Searching, first biography of the man many blame for the disaster at Pearl Harbor *Examines the wider issues, demonstrating that Short was not solely responsible *Establishes Short as a principled man of honour Walter C. Short is remembered as the US Army general who parked his aircraft wing-tip to wing-tip, making them easy targets for Japanese pilots attacking Hawaii on 7 December 1941. Posterity has dealt him and his Navy counterpart, Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, a harsh indictment, presenting them as either fools or scapegoats for Washington officials attempting to hide their own errors. In this long-overdue biography, Short emerges as an honourable yet flawed man. Charles Anderson's balanced portrayal acknowledges that Short bore responsibility for certain charges made against him, but it also provides ample evidence that his superiors worked hard to blame him and Kimmel as a way of abnegating their own culpability. It also offers readers a new understanding of the larger issues involved. A single day undid an exceptional career, but it did not undo Short's personal sense of dignity, honesty and loyalty to the institutions and leaders who were partly responsibility for the debacle. This biography is published in co-operation with the Association of the United States Army. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par US Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2000
ISBN 10 : 1557502870ISBN 13 : 9781557502872
Vendeur : Nelsons Books, Chazy, NY, Etats-Unis
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Hard cover. Etat : Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 256 p. Contains: Unspecified. Audience: General/trade.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1995
ISBN 10 : 1557507376ISBN 13 : 9781557507372
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1557502048ISBN 13 : 9781557502049
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The colourful Captain John "Mad Jack" Percival was a legend in his time. Known as a seaman of uncommon ability and fearlessness, he led such an extraordinary life that he drew the attention of the famous novelists Hawthorne, Melville, and Michener. The fact that his first and last ships are national shrines has only enhanced his reputation. Percival's naval career began in 1797 when he was impressed into British naval service aboard the HMS Victory and ended in 1846 after taking the USS Constitution on her only around-the-world cruise. This book draws from unpublished journals, letters, and logs to provide previously unknown details about his adventures and the formative years of the U.S. Navy. Hailing from Cape Cod and recognised by Congress for meritorious action in the War of 1812, Mad Jack fought against the French and British and had the Constitution off the coast of Mexico when war with that country broke out. In between he chased West Indies pirates and Globe mutineers, tussled with South Pacific chieftains, policed distant American whalers and merchantmen, charted unknown waters, quarrelled with missionaries, educated and trained midshipmen, and skirmished with local forces in what is now Vietnam. This work is just as entertaining as the tall tales about this heroic figure spun by generations of seamen, but it is completely true. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1989
ISBN 10 : 0870219987ISBN 13 : 9780870219986
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2010
ISBN 10 : 1591146232ISBN 13 : 9781591146230
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Good. From the American entry into World War II until September 1943, U.S. submarines experienced an abnormally high number of torpedo failures. These failures resulted from three defects present in the primary torpedo of the day, the Mark XIV. Ironically, despite using a completely independent design, the Germans experienced the same three defects. The Germans, however, fixed their defects in six months, while it took the Americans 22 months. Much of the delay on the American side resulted from the denial of senior leaders in the operational forces and in the Navy's Bureau of Ordnance (BuOrd) that the torpedo itself was defective. Instead, they blamed crews for poor marksmanship or lack of training. In the end the submarine force itself correctly identified and fixed the problems on their own, proving once again the industry of the average soldier or sailor. Contrary to the interpretations of most submarine historians, this book concludes that BuOrd did not sit idly by while torpedoes failed on patrol after patrol. BuOrd acknowledged problems from early in the war, but their processes and their tunnel vision prevented them from realising that the weapon sent to the fleet was grossly defective. This is the first book that deals exclusively with the torpedo problem, building its case out of original research from the archives of the Bureau of Ordnance, the Chief of Naval Operations, Vice Admiral Lockwood's personal correspondence, and records from the British Admiralty at the National Archives of the United Kingdom. About the Author Anthony Newpower is a 1989 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. His naval experience included tours as an anti-submarine warfare officer, navigator and nuclear engineer. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2022
ISBN 10 : 1682478386ISBN 13 : 9781682478387
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Cats were seen as omens in ancient times but eventually became trusted animal companions to those who sailed the seas. From catching rats at docks and on ships at sea, cats often became mascots to the navies around the globe. Filled with informative text and more than eighty photos, Cats in the Navy provides a fun history of our feline friends who rode the waves with us. From catching rats at docks and on ships at sea, cats often became mascots to the navies around the globe. Filled with informative text and more than eighty photos, Cats in the Navy provides a fun history of our feline friends who rode the waves with us. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10 : 1682479285ISBN 13 : 9781682479285
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Dogs have been loyal companions to human since ancient times, long before these wolf descendants were domesticated as our pets. Loyal and trainable, dogs served many purposes on ships, ranging from guarding the deck, to keeping watch over sailors on shore in dangerous warzones. The adventurous exploits of dogs at sea in the service of navies are explored here by author Scot Christenson. Filled with informative text and more than one hundred photos, Dogs in the Navy provides a fun history of our canine friends who rode the waves with us. The adventurous exploits of dogs at sea in the service of navies are explored here by author Scot Christenson. Filled with informative text and more than one hundred photos, Dogs in the Navy provides a fun history of our canine friends who rode the waves with us. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par US Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 1989
ISBN 10 : 0870219960ISBN 13 : 9780870219962
Vendeur : Nelsons Books, Chazy, NY, Etats-Unis
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Hard cover. Etat : Fine in very good dust jacket. First edition. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 170 p. Audience: General/trade. clean and tight no markings, jacket is near fine.
Edité par US Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1591145430ISBN 13 : 9781591145431
Vendeur : Nelsons Books, Chazy, NY, Etats-Unis
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Trade paperback. Etat : Fine. First edition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Unspecified. Audience: General/trade. as new.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 1996
ISBN 10 : 1557507465ISBN 13 : 9781557507464
Vendeur : Nelsons Books, Chazy, NY, Etats-Unis
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Hard cover. Etat : New in new dust jacket. 192 p. Audience: College/higher education; Professional and scholarly.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10 : 1591146984ISBN 13 : 9781591146988
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Building upon the expertise of the authors and historians of the Naval Institute Press, the Naval History Special Editions are designed to offer studies of the key vessels, battles, and events of armed conflict. Using an image-heavy, magazine-style format, these Special Editions should appeal to scholars, enthusiasts, and general readers alike.USS Alabama (BB-60) was the fourth and final South Dakota-class battleship completed for the United States Navy. Entering service in 1942, she became one of ten new fast battleships the United States commissioned from 1941 to 1944. This volume narrates the story of Alabamas construction, design, functioning, deployments during World War II, crew experiences, commanding officers, and second life as a museum ship.During the war, her nine 16-inch/45 caliber main guns fired 1,252 rounds at enemy targets. Her secondary batteries, twenty 5-inch/38 caliber guns, were part of the most effective anti-aircraft screening actions of any navy during the war. They combined with Alabamas 40 mm and 20 mm cannons to down 22 Japanese warplanes in the central and western Pacific. Alabama earned nine battle stars for her participation in such battles as the Gilbert Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa. She finished the war by bombarding the Japanese Home Islands, deploying a contingent of Marines to Japan, and transporting home U.S. service members from the western Pacific. All the while, her crew adjusted to the varying demands of patrols through frigid seas above the Arctic Circle, amid the heat and humidity of equatorial latitudes, and during two deadly western Pacific typhoons.She returned to the United States to form part of the reserve fleet until the early 1960s, when the Mighty A was transferred to the state of Alabama to serve as the centerpiece of a memorial park on the shores of Mobile Bay. Building upon the expertise of the authors and historians of the Naval Institute Press, the Naval History Special Editions are designed to offer studies of the key vessels, battles, and events of armed conflict. Using an image-heavy, magazine-style format, these Special Editions should appeal to scholars, enthusiasts, and general readers alike. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10 : 1682478971ISBN 13 : 9781682478974
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Award-winning author Edward S. Miller contends in this work that the United States forced Japan into international bankruptcy to deter its aggression. While researching newly declassified records of the Treasury and Federal Reserve, Miller, a retired chief financial executive of a Fortune 500 resources corporation, uncovered just how much money mattered. Washington experts confidently predicted that the war in China would bankrupt Japan, not knowing that the Japanese government had a huge cache of dollars fraudulently hidden in New York. Once discovered, Japan scrambled to extract the money. But, Miller explains, in July 1941 President Roosevelt invoked a long-forgotten clause of the Trading with the Enemy Act of 1917 to freeze Japan's dollars and forbade it to sell its hoard of gold to the U.S. Treasury, the only open gold market after 1939. Roosevelt's temporary gambit to bring Japan to its senses, not its knees, was thwarted, however, by opportunistic bureaucrats. Dean Acheson, his handpicked administrator, slyly maneuvered to deny Japan the dollars needed to buy oil and other resources for war and for economic survival. Miller's lucid writing and thorough understanding of the complexities of international finance enable readers unfamiliar with financial concepts and terminology to grasp his explanation of the impact of U.S. economic policies on Japan. His review of thirty-seven studies of Japan's resource deficiencies begs the question of why no U.S. agency calculated the impact of the freeze on Japan's overall economy. His analysis of a massive OSS-State Department study of prewar Japan clearly demonstrates that the deprivations facing the Japanese people were the country to remain in financial limbo buttressed its choice of war at Pearl Harbor. Such a well-documented study is certain to be recognized for its significant contributions to the historiography of the origins of the Pacific War. Award-winning author Edward Miller contends in this work that the United States forced Japan into international bankruptcy to deter its aggression. Millers lucid writing and thorough understanding of the complexities of international finance enable readers to grasp his explanation of the impact of US economic policies on Japan. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2022
ISBN 10 : 1682478564ISBN 13 : 9781682478561
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. For the last several years Adm. James Stavridis and his co-author, R. Manning Ancell, have surveyed over two hundred active and retired four-star military officers about their reading habits and favorite books, asking each for a list of titles that strongly influenced their leadership skills and provided them with special insights that helped propel them to success in spite of the many demanding challenges they faced. The Leader's Bookshelf synthesizes their responses to identify the top fifty books that can help virtually anyone become a better leader.Each of the works--novels, memoirs, biographies, autobiographies, management publications--are summarized and the key leadership lessons extracted and presented. Whether individuals work their way through the entire list and read each book cover to cover, or read the summaries provided to determine which appeal to them most, The Leader's Bookshelf will provide a roadmap to better leadership.Highlighting the value of reading in both a philosophical and a practical sense, The Leader's Bookshelf provides sound advice on how to build an extensive library, lists other books worth reading to improve leadership skills, and analyzes how leaders use what they read to achieve their goals. An efficient way to sample some of literature's greatest works and to determine which ones can help individuals climb the ladder of success, The Leader's Bookshelf is for anyone who wants to improve his or her ability to lead--whether in family life, professional endeavors, or within society and civic organizations. For the last few years Adm. James Stavridis and R. Manning Ancell, have surveyed over two hundred active and retired four-star military officers about their reading habits and favourite books, asking each for a list of titles that strongly influenced their leadership skills and provided them with special insights that helped propel them to success. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 1994
ISBN 10 : 1557500371ISBN 13 : 9781557500373
Vendeur : B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
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Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. First Edition. Tight bright book with name to front endpaper; in bright DJ with a few surface impressions. ; 1.25 x 10 x 6.25 Inches; 303 pages.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1996
ISBN 10 : 1557508240ISBN 13 : 9781557508249
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2012
ISBN 10 : 1557507139ISBN 13 : 9781557507136
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. When this book originally appeared in 1990, it was hailed as an important new work because of the author's access to Adm. Richard E. Byrd's just-released private papers. Previous books on the legendary polar explorer had to rely on sources subject to the admiral's vigilant censorship or the control of his heirs and friends. With this study Eugene Rodgers provides a scrupulously honest and objective account of Byrd's 1929 expedition to Antarctica. Without discrediting the expedition's success or Byrd's leadership, Rodgers shows that the admiral was not the saintly hero he and the press depicted. Nor was the expedition without its problems. Interviews with surviving members of the expedition together with a wealth of other new material indicate that Byrd, contrary to his claims, was not a good navigator--his pilots usually had to find their way by dead reckoning--and that he was not on the actual flight that discovered Marie Byrd Land. The book further reveals a crisis over drunkenness among the men (including Byrd), the admiral's fear of mutiny, and his rewriting of news stories from the pole to embellish his own image. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10 : 1557501149ISBN 13 : 9781557501141
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Honoring the Enemy is the story of how American sailors, Marines, and soldiers landed in eastern Cuba in 1898 and, against daunting odds, fought their way to victory. Capt. Peter Wake, USN, is a veteran of Office of Naval Intelligence operations inside Spanish-occupied Cuba, who describes with vivid detail his experiences as a naval liaison ashore with the Cuban and U.S. armies in the jungles, hospitals, headquarters, and battlefields in the 1898 campaign to capture Santiago de Cuba from the Spanish. His younger friend, and former superior, Theodore Roosevelt, is included in Wakes story, as the two of them endure the hell of war in the tropics. Wakes account of the military campaign ashore is a window into the woeful incompetence, impressive innovations, energy-sapping frustration, and breathtaking bravery that is always at the heart of combat. His description of the great naval battle, from the unique viewpoint of a prisoner onboard the most famous Spanish warship, is an emotional rendering of how the concept of honor can transform a hopeless cause into a noble gesture of humanity. Honoring the Enemy is the fourteenth book in the award-winning Honor Series of historical naval novels. Tells the story of how American sailors, Marines, and soldiers landed in eastern Cuba in 1898 and, against the odds, fought their way to victory. Capt Peter Wake, USN describes with vivid detail his experiences as a naval liaison ashore with the Cuban and US armies in the jungles, hospitals, headquarters, and battlefields in the 1898 campaign. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10 : 168247089XISBN 13 : 9781682470893
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Alfred Thayer Mahans The Influence of Sea Power upon History is well known to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings are often overlooked when considering todays challenges. This collection of eight of Mahans essays, along with Benjamin Armstrongs informative introductions and analysis, illustrates why Mahans work remains relevant in the 21st century and how that work can help develop our strategic understanding. People misunderstand Mahan, Armstrong reveals, because they have only read what others have to say about him, rather than what Mahan actually wrote. From the challenges of bureaucracy and staff duty, the development of global strategy and fleet composition, and effective leadership included in the first edition, this second edition adds discussions of the United States place in the world, the difficulties of naval readiness, and the organization needed for construction of an effective national and naval strategy. With these added essays from Mahan, and a new preface and conclusion analyzing his work from Armstrong, this book demonstrates that Mahans ideas about the importance of sea power continue to provide todays readers with a necessary foundation to address the military and international challenges of the 21st century. Alfred Thayer Mahans The Influence of Sea Power upon History is well known to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings are often overlooked when considering todays challenges. This collection of eight of Mahans essays illustrates why Mahans work remains relevant in the 21st century. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10 : 1682479188ISBN 13 : 9781682479186
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin cut a striking figure in the Army: athletic, quick witted, devout, and studious, he was a natural leader. Thanks to his engineering and leadership knowhow, Martin was chosen to lead the thousands of combat engineers who paved the way for 100,000 Army troops to battle their way to Baghdad in 2003. Martin was astonishing to watch as he led this effort, his mind laser focused and body vibrating with energy. He made quick decisions, often anticipating and solving problems before orders came down. Only years later would he learn how the pressure of organizing dozens of simultaneous life-or-death missions each day altered the biochemistry of his brain. Since adolescence hed had what psychiatrists call a hyperthymic personality an exceptionally positive, energetic, and can-do disposition. But the Iraq War triggered what military and Veterans Administration psychiatrists ultimately diagnosed as late-onset bipolar disorder, a chemical imbalance that sends sufferers whipsawing between grandiose imaginings and suicidal depressions. His increasing erratic behavior led to his forced resignation as president of the National Defense University and ended his military career.Bipolar General offers a candid account of Martins personal journey with undiagnosed mental illness as he rose through the ranks of the U.S. Army. The author provides a first-hand look at the various treatments available for bipolar disorder ranging from powerful medications to electroconvulsive therapy. He discusses why his condition went undiagnosed for so long and explores what can be done both within and outside the armed forces to diagnose and treat mental illness. Bipolar General should be of value to those with mental illness and to the communities of family, friends, and caregivers surrounding them. Offers a candid account of Maj. Gen. Gregg Martins personal journey with undiagnosed mental illness as he rose through the ranks of the US Army. The author discusses why his condition went undiagnosed for so long and explores what can be done both within and outside the armed forces to diagnose and treat mental illness. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2024
ISBN 10 : 161251541XISBN 13 : 9781612515410
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. It is unclear if U.S. policy makers and military leaders fully realize that we have already been thrust into an artificial intelligence (AI) race with authoritarian powers. Today, the United States peer adversariesChina and Russiahave made clear their intentions to make major investments in AI and insert this technology into their military systems, sensors and weapons. Their goal is to gain an asymmetric advantage over the U.S. military. The implications for our national security are many and complex. Algorithms of Armageddon examines this most pressing security issue in a clear, insightful delivery by two experts. Authors George Galdorisi and Sam J. Tangredi are national security professionals who deal with AI on a day-to-day basis in their work in both the technical and policy arenas. Opening chapters explain the fundamentals of what constitutes big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They investigate the convergence of AI with other technologies and how these systems will interact with humans. Critical to the issue is the manner by which AI is being developed and utilized by Russia and China. The central chapters of the work address the weaponizing of AI through interaction with other technologies, man-machine teaming, and autonomous weapons systems. The authors cover in depth debates surrounding the AI genie out of the bottle controversy, AI arms races, and the resulting impact on policy and the laws of war. Given that global powers are leading large-scale development of AI, it is likely that use of this technology will be global in extent. Will AI-enabled military weapons systems lead to full-scale global war? Can such a conflict be avoided? The later chapters of the work explore these questions, point to the possibility of humans failing to control military AI applications, and conclude that the dangers for the United States are real. Neither a protest against AI, nor a speculative work on how AI could replace humans, Algorithms of Armageddon provides a time-critical understanding of why AI is being implemented through state weaponization, the realities for the global power balance, and more importantly, U.S. national security. Galdorisi and Tangredi propose a national dialogue that focuses on the need for U.S. military to have access to the latest AI-enabled technology in order to provide security and prosperity to the American people. It is unclear if US policy makers and military leaders fully realize that we have already been thrust into an artificial intelligence race with authoritarian powers. This book examines this pressing security issue in a clear, insightful delivery by two experts who deal with AI on a day-to-day basis in their work in the technical and policy arenas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1612518346ISBN 13 : 9781612518343
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The Battle for Britain is a provocative reinterpretation of both British air and naval power from 1909 to 1940. Anthony Cumming challenges the view that the Battle of Britain was a decisive victory won solely by the Royal Air Force through independent airpower operations. By re-evaluating the early stage of the Mediterranean conflict and giving special emphasis to naval battles such as Calabria and Taranto, Cumming argues that the Royal Navy played an equally important role in defeating Hitler's early advances, buying critical time until the Americans could make a decisive contribution. His argument holds that the RAF's role as an independent arm has been exaggerated and that contemporary strategists can learn from investing too much confidence in independent airpower. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1996
ISBN 10 : 1557507422ISBN 13 : 9781557507426
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10 : 1682478475ISBN 13 : 9781682478479
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. The ability of the United States Navy to fight and win a protracted war in the Pacific was not solely the result of technology, tactics, or leadership. Naval aviation maintenance played a major role in the U.S. victory over Japan in the second World War. The naval war against Japan did not achieve sustained success until enough aircraft technicians were available to support the high tempo of aviation operations that fast carrier task force doctrine demanded. When the United States realized war was imminent and ordered a drastic increase in the size of its aviation fleet, the Navy was forced to reconsider its earlier practices and develop new policies in maintenance, supply, and technical training. Not only did a shortage of technicians plague the Navy, but the scarcity of aviation supply and repair facilities in the Pacific soon caused panic in Washington. While the surface navys modernization of at-sea replenishment was beneficial, it did not solve the problems of sustaining war-time aircraft readiness levels sufficient to a winning a naval air war. Fisher outlines the drastic institutional changes that accompanied an increase in aviation maintenance personnel from fewer than 10,000 to nearly 250,000 bluejackets, the complete restructuring of the naval aviation technical educational system, and the development of a highly skilled labor force. The first comprehensive study on the importance of aircraft maintenance and the aircraft technician in the age of the aircraft carrier, Sustaining the Carrier War, provides the missing link to our understanding of Great Power conflict at sea. The first comprehensive study on the importance of aircraft maintenance and the aircraft technician in the age of the aircraft carrier, Sustaining the Carrier War provides the missing link to our understanding of Great Power conflict at sea. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Edité par Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1997
ISBN 10 : 1557506523ISBN 13 : 9781557506528
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Written by the man who masterminded the British victory in the Falklands, this engrossing memoir chronicles events in the spring of 1982 following Argentina's takeover of the South Atlantic islands. Adm. Sandy Woodward, a brilliant military tactician, presents a complete picture of the British side of the battle. From the defeat of the Argentine air forces to the sinking of the Belgrano and the daring amphibious landing at Carlos Water, his inside story offers a revealing account of the Royal Navy's successes and failures. At times reflective and personal, Woodward imparts his perceptions, fears, and reactions to seemingly disastrous events. He also reveals the steely logic he was famous for as he explains naval strategy and planning. His eyewitness accounts of the sinking of HMS Sheffield and the Battle of Bomb Alley are memorable. Many Britons considered Woodward the cleverest man in the navy. French newspapers called him "Nelson." Margaret Thatcher said he was precisely the right man to fight the world's first computer war. Without question, the admiral's memoir makes a significant addition to the official record. At the same time it provides readers with a vivid portrayal of the world of modern naval warfare, where equipment is of astonishing sophistication but the margins for human courage and error are as wide as in the days of Nelson. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Edité par US Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 1999
ISBN 10 : 1557506639ISBN 13 : 9781557506634
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. In 1974 2nd Lt. Onoda made world headlines when he emerged from a Philippine jungle convinced that World War II was still being fought. This is his story. Holding out in the Philippine jungle for 30 years, 2nd Lt. Hiroo Onoda became a hero in Japan when he emerged from hiding in 1974 after fighting World War II's longest and loneliest battle. "No Surrender" is his first-person account. 47 photos. 13 line drawings. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2002
ISBN 10 : 1557509948ISBN 13 : 9781557509949
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This is the remarkable story of an airplane that became a legend--with a sleek silhouette and bent wings, it doubled as a day and night fighter, could fly off carriers or from land, and served both as a dive bomber and reconnaissance plane. Filled with facts and figures, this fast-paced history begins with the nerve-wracking test flights of the 1940s and concludes with the F4Us that were active thirty-eight years later. Placed skillfully in between are the stories that gave birth to the legend: the exploits of the aces, including the Medal of Honor recipient who shot down twenty-five enemy planes, and the details of the combat missions of Charles A. Lindbergh. During thirty months of combat in World War II with the U.S. Navy and Marines, the Corsair shot down more than two thousand Japanese planes. In Korea the U-bird, as it was called, was credited with ten aerial victories. A trip down memory lane for anyone who has followed the career of this Cadillac of the props, this new paperback edition of a book first published in hardcover in 1979 offers fine historical aviation reading that presents a riveting picture of the men and machine that helped win two wars. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2024
ISBN 10 : 1682475204ISBN 13 : 9781682475201
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. The biography of Admiral James George Stavridis provides a look at the naval admiral, leader and commentator. From his accomplishments in the U.S. Navy and on to his time as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe for NATO, Stanley Carpenter presents the most detailed picture yet of the familiar Admiral James Stavridis. Continuing on to Stavridiss post-Navy career, this book reveals the man who, in and out of uniform, has exemplified an ideal of service both in command and as a retired expert on world affairs. The child of Greek immigrants, the story of James Stavridis takes on the hallmarks of a resolutely American success story. Within the story of his youth and education is a resounding reminder of the importance of service. From the U.S. Naval Academy and on to NATO, Admiral Stavridis time in uniform provided both an example of duty to country, but also the story of a rise from sailor to leader. As leader, Admiral Stavridis stressed the value of education, and placed a premium on understanding the literature of the profession of arms. His numerous books after his time in uniform attest to the Admirals unique focus, one which he continues to champion.Admiral James Stavridis: Sailor, Scholar, Leader offers a compelling portrait of a life of duty, lessons for future members of the sea services, and a richly detailed, uniquely American success story. With a look at his career after his U.S. Navy, this author has presented a full picture of the man, not just the sailor or admiral. Those familiar with James Stavridis from his contemporary writings or appearances on TV will find much to enjoy here, as will those in uniform who will find this volume a succinct and forceful presentation of a rise of a leader through the ranks of the military and beyond. The biography of Admiral James George Stavridis provides a look at the naval admiral, leader and commentator. From his accomplishments in the US Navy and on to his time as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe for NATO, Stanley Carpenter presents the most detailed picture yet of the familiar Admiral James Stavridis. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Edité par Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10 : 1682478513ISBN 13 : 9781682478516
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Arming East Asia: Deterring China in the Early Cold War examines President Eisenhowers mutual security program in East Asia and explains how that administration worked to contain China. This historical chronicle offers insights and perspectives regarding how to address Sino-American tensions and maintain a free and open Asia-Pacific. Eric Setzekorn argues that President Eisenhower expanded and solidified the U.S. presence in East Asia through use of military aid and military advisory efforts in sharp contrast to the use of U.S. military forces by Presidents Truman, Kennedy and Johnson. In South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Southeast Asia (particularly in Thailand and South Vietnam), the United States spent billions of dollars and significant time developing local military forces. By the end of Eisenhowers two terms, a force of over 1.4 million Allied soldiers in East Asia had been trained, equipped, and often paid through American military assistance. Eisenhowers mutual security policies were vital in building local allies, and by the end of the 1950s, East Asia was beginning a long period of growth that would make it the economic heart of the world within fifty years. American policies that created close ties and involvement in the affairs of allied nations also constrained allies, such as Chiang Kai-shek in Taiwan, and Syngman Rhee in South Korea, who often sought to take direct action against the PRC. The heavy role of American military advisors and experts on the ground in East Asia also profoundly shaped the character of these nations, all of which were emerging from war, by putting massive resources into the government administration and military forces of newly formed states. With an assertive China using its growing political and military power throughout East Asia, contemporary U.S. security challenges are similar to the situation faced in that earlier contentious era. Eisenhowers policies from 1953 to 1961 clearly demonstrate an awareness of the possibilities for military, economic and political growth in East Asia, and the challenges of deterring Chinese (PRC) expansion during the early Cold War. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense or the U.S. government. Examines President Eisenhowers mutual security program in East Asia and explains how that administration worked to contain China. This historical chronicle offers insights and perspectives regarding how to address Sino-American tensions and maintain a free and open Asia-Pacific. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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