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Author:
Newpower, Anthony, 1967-
Title:
Iron men and tin fish : the race to build a better torpedo during World War II / Anthony Newpower.
Publisher:
Praeger Security International,
Copyright Date:
2006
Description:
xiv, 235 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subject:
United States.--Navy--Weapons systems.
Torpedoes--United States--History--History--20th century.
World War, 1939-1945--Equipment.
World War, 1939-1945--Submarine.--Submarine.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-224) and index.
Contents:
Early torpedo development -- A deadly new application -- To fight with a wooden gun -- Deep trouble (U.S. torpedoes 7 December 1941-3 June 1942) -- Success beyond expectaitons -- Lockwood to the rescue -- Outclassed -- We don't like prematures -- The toothless sharks -- A weapon worthy of the crews it served.
Series:
War, technology, and history, 1556-4929
ISBN:
027599032X
9780275990329
9780275990329 (alk. paper)
027599032X (alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)68712194
LCCN:
2006015430
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

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