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Author:

Miles, John C. (John Christian), 1960-

Title:

Fighting forces of World War II at sea / [by] John C. Miles.

Publisher:

Capstone Pressa Capstone imprint,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

32 pages : illustrations (some color), portrait ; 27 cm.

Subject:

United States.--Navy--History--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations--Juvenile literature.
Warships--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Submarines (Ships)--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
Navies--History--20th century--Juvenile literature.
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations--Juvenile literature.
Warships--History--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

War begins -- German U-boats -- The Merchant Navy -- Convoy escorts -- Battleship Bismarck -- Free French Naval Forces -- The Regia Marina and 10th Assault Flotilla -- Royal Marine Commandos -- The Imperial Japanese Navy -- The Special Boat Section -- U.S. Navy combat demolition teams -- The U.S. Pacific Fleet -- X-class midget submarines -- Glossary and timeline -- Read more and Internet sites -- Index.

Summary:

Explores the ships and submarines that battled for control of the seas during World War II; provides information about key battles, tactics, and weapons that helped propel the Allies to victory.

Series:

Fighting forces of World War II.

ISBN:

1543574815
9781543574814

LCCN:

2018060642

Locations:

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)