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US Navy Special Warfare Units

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

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

Last Stocked on 7/8/2020

Product Info

Title
US Navy Special Warfare Units
Publisher
Category
Author
Eugene Liptak
Publish Year
2014
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.25x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147562338
MFG. Part #
OSPELI203
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI203

Description

With the need for large-scale amphibious landings to decide the outcome of World War II the US Navy developed several types of specialized unit to reconnoiter potential landing areas, degrade the enemy’s ability to resist, and assist the landing forces on to the beaches. The Scouts and Raiders were the forerunners of the SEALs, Beach Jumpers made elaborate simulated landings to distract the enemy, the Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams cleared obstacles to amphibious landings and Naval Group China fought alongside Chinese guerrillas behind Japanese lines. This book uncovers the fascinating history of these units, the unique gear they went into theatre with and the vital roles they carried out throughout the war.