The United States Merchant Marine in World War I : Ships, Crews, Shipbuilders and Operators Paperback / softback
by Greg H. Williams
Paperback / softback
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The book provides the first, complete overview of the American merchant marine during World War I: the rapid expansion of trans-Atlantic shipping; a record of shipbuilding between 1914-1918, including the revival of sailing vessel construction and wood and concrete freighters; profiles of the companies that operated ships; a record of all losses at sea from enemy action; highlights of the experiences of mariners with U-boat commanders and crews, mines, and aircraft attacks; and the role of the Naval Overseas Transportation Service.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:472 pages, 6 photographs
- Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
- Publication Date:31/05/2017
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- ISBN:9781476667034
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:472 pages, 6 photographs
- Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
- Publication Date:31/05/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781476667034