This study examines the secret world of elite naval units - frogmen, commandos, midget submarines and demolition squads - and their daring operations in wartime. With a blend of fact and narrative the book describes the growth and history of underwater units, from their introduction in the 1890s; their use by Italy and Austria in World War I; Japanese navy raids including Pearl Harbour and Sydney; the creation of the British Royal Navy's X-craft; Mediterranean spy operations; the German navy and their efforts to impede the ...
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This study examines the secret world of elite naval units - frogmen, commandos, midget submarines and demolition squads - and their daring operations in wartime. With a blend of fact and narrative the book describes the growth and history of underwater units, from their introduction in the 1890s; their use by Italy and Austria in World War I; Japanese navy raids including Pearl Harbour and Sydney; the creation of the British Royal Navy's X-craft; Mediterranean spy operations; the German navy and their efforts to impede the Allies; the invention of suicide weapons by Japan; the planned Italian raid on New York; the rise of the post-war midget submarine; and the current Soviet use of underwater surveillance.
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Add this copy of Underwater Warriors to cart. $22.60, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1996 by Arms and Armour.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 9781854092281.
Add this copy of Underwater Warriors to cart. $24.50, like new condition, Sold by Kulturas books west rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by Arms & Armour.
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As New in As New dust jacket. 1854092286. Hardcover in dust jacket. Green boards, pristine. Protected dustjacket sharp and bright. Book firm in binding, unread, 288 pages include Index, b&w photographs. Free of any markings, not ex-library.; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 256 pages.
