This is the first book-length study devoted to the vessels of the Confederate Navy; including all types used during the conflict: ironclads (both domestic and foreign-built); commerce raiders; blockade runners; riverine and ocean-going gunboats; torpedo and submersible vessels; and floating batteries. The book emphasizes the development; construction; and design of these vessels using; where available; original plans; photographs; and contemporary descriptions. The author describes these vessels in context with wartime conditions as well as with the transitional naval technology of the era. Over 100 vessels are detailed; including more than 30 ironclads; both American and foreign built. Over 150 illustrations are included; many of which have not previously been published. Also included is a section on steam engine technology of the era.
#1570435 in Books Schiffer Publishing; Ltd. 2001-04-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 .60 x 8.40 x 10.90l; 1.72 #File Name: 0764312863160 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A unique use of the 'B-24' by the Navy in the Pacific.By George C.My step father served as bombardier in a PB4Y-1 flying out of the Philippines. I was delighted to see him pictured on page 31; Crew 16; VPG-117 (Magoon; center rear.) After the War he was featured on the front page of the Kaneohe; TH; Air Station; as the most bemetaled sailor on the base. He received 3 purple hearts as well as many other metals. But I digress. The book was well written and well documented. I was a little disappointed that pilots and other officer crew members only were mostly named. The use of heavy; 4-engine bombers by the US Navy is a little known aspect of WWII. Most don't know the US Navy flew the B-24. After the war they were soon disbanded and 4 engine; heavy bombers were not flown again by the Navy. The book shows each Pacific Theater where the PB4Y-1 and -2 were used and details their missions. There is often lengthy quotes from actual crew members describing their missions. Their typical low level bombing runs where many victories were scored by machine gunners is unique. The fact they sought out enemy aircraft including fighters and were most often victorious is another unique aspect of the Navy's use of these aircraft. There was a cost for these daring missions and crews of lost aircraft are named and often pictured. May God bless those who serve.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Reading this book gives me some insight of the flying ...By John FrogReading this book gives me some insight of the flying and whereabouts my father flew during WWII. He was injured during the war; but later died in a plane crash in the US so I was never able to discuss any of these times with him. Thank you Alan Carey for providing me with some information of his life during the war.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Thom WA very useful book; that fills in a gap in my historical knowledge.
