Alex de Quesada reveals the full history of the US Coast Guard throughout World War II in this Elite title. In particular, the book draws attention to the little-known story of how the US Coast Guard ran a number of the landing craft throughout D-Day in 1944 as well as providing crucial anti-U-boat patrols throughout the war years. A number of Coast Guard servicemen were lost in these two campaigns, and their undeniable contribution to the US war effort deserves greater recognition. The Coast Guard also provided aviators and gunners to the Merchant Marine and manned Port Security Services. These roles are all fully explained and illustrated with rare photographs and specially commissioned artwork.
Название: US Coast Guard in World War II
Автор: Alejandro de Quesada
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Серия: Osprey Elite 180
ISBN: 978 1846039195
Год издания: 2010
Язык: English
Cтраниц: 66
Формат: True PDF
Размер: 16,6 MB
