Naval Institute Guide to the Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet, 18th Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (983 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591146852 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 672 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the Author Norman Polmar is an analyst, consultant, and author specializing in naval, aviation, and science and technology issues. He has written or coauthored more than fifty published books and numerous articles on naval, aviation, technology, and intelligence subjects. senators, the Speaker of the House, and the Deputy Counselor to the President, as well as to the Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. . He has been a consultant or advisor on naval-related issues to three U.S
"An only - in - America look at the U. S. Navy" according to M Patterson. The evolution of the U. S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard since September 11 gives one an insight into the U.S. military culture and reflects values of the U. S. culture in general. I have all of Polmar's Ships and Aircraft books, from pre - Reagan to post 911, showing a fascinating evolution from a blue water anti - USSR force to todays smaller, more flexible force Required reading for m. AMERICAN NAVAL MIGHT of THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY Yung Man Chuen DR.NORMAN POLMAR is indeed a SCHOLAR of NAVAL INSTITUE of USA. His knowledge is very broad and in detail of a GREAT NATION: USA's NAVY.I think the BOOK is written in great details about the structures & organisation of the US NAVY within the US DEPARTMENT of DEFENSE in thehope of KEEPING WORLD-PEACE. Since, it is for such a LOFTY GOAL in mind,the US NAVY is well equipted, well trained, well or. SHips of the U, S. Fleet This is an excellent reference guide to the subject. It contains a wealth of information and provides a good indication of the strength and composition of the American maritime strength at the time of publication.
In cataloging and updating the assets of U.S. For example, new details are provided on the changing carrier air wings, the close-in weapon systems being provided for defense against small craft, a new submarine rescue system, the deepwater cutter program, unmanned undersea and unmanned surface vehicles, and the new MH-60R/S multipurpose, ship-based helicopters. Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard and in assessing various trends, the author once again reinforces the guide's reputation for accuracy and reliability.. New to this eighteenth edition are chapters on the Navy's littoral combat ships and the unmanned aerial vehicles being flown by all three services.Continuing a longstanding tradition as the most complete resource of its kind, this updated edition easily meets the high expectations and exacting standards of those who rely on it to stay informed and make important decisions. Packed with authoritative information, up-to-date photographs, line drawings, maps, and useful appendixes, this timely new guide describes the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard during an intensive period of transformation from the Cold War to what some call World War III. In the war against radical Muslim fundamentalists, the sea services play significant roles, and this comprehensive volume gives a valuable overview of each force and provides details of their ships, aircraft, weapons
. senators, the Speaker of the House, and the Deputy Counselor to the President, as well as to the Director of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He has been a consultant or advisor on naval-related issues to three U.S. Norman Polmar is an analyst, consultant, and author specializing in naval, aviation, and science and technology issues. He has written or coauthored more than fifty