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US Coast Guard in World War II

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - 20th Century - World War II

Last Stocked on 11/3/2019

Product Info

Title
US Coast Guard in World War II
Publisher
Category
Author
Alejandro De Quesada
Publish Year
2010
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147428364
MFG. Part #
OSPELI180
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI180

Description

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.