US Submarines 1941–45 (New Vanguard, 118)

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Naval warfare in the Pacific changed completely with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The strategic emphasis shifted from battleships to much more lethal, far-ranging weapons systems; one of these was the submarine. This book details the design and development, classes, weapons and equipment, tactics and operational history of the US submarine in World War II. Detailed tables, photographs, and superb color plates depict the force that had an effect far beyond its size – the submarine accounted for 55% of all Japanese shipping losses, despite suffering the highest percentage loss of any unit of the United State Armed Forces in World War II.

From the Publisher

Full colour battlescenes

Beautifully illustrated battlescenes are included to bring the narrative of the conflict to life.

Cutaway diagrams

Specially commissioned full colour illustrations are included alongside labels and comprehensive captions to give a full breakdown of the machines and ships used in battle.

Photographs

Each volume features a wide range of photographs, which provide unparalleled detail of the uniforms and weaponry used by the combatants.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2006
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1841768596
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1841768595
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.29 x 0.12 x 9.69 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ New Vanguard
Best Sellers Rank: #1,335,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #570 in History of Military Vehicles #2,057 in Naval Military History #7,923 in World War II History (Books)
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