The US Navy and the war in Europe / Robert C. Stern.

Author/creator Stern, Robert C., 1946-
Format Book
Publication InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, 2012.
Descriptionxiv, 306 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subjects
United States. Navy--History. --World War, 1939-1945.
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns. --Atlantic Ocean.

Variant title United States Navy and the war in Europe
Contents A "Queer idea of neutrality" September 1939-November 1940 -- Just short of war November 1940-December 1941 -- The learning curve December 1941-September 1942 -- Friends & enemies: the landings in North Africa October 1942-November 1942 -- Climax in the Atlantic November 1942-October 1943 -- Into the Middle Sea November 1942-May 1944 -- Assaulting Fortress Europe August 1942-April 1945 -- Finishing the job in the Atlantic November 1943-May 1945 -- Postscript: Crossing the Rhine March 1945 -- Appendix A. Reverse Lend Lease -- Appendix B. Landing craft designations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 289-296) and index.
LCCN 2012931607
ISBN9781591148968
ISBN1591148960

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks D773 .S835 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold