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Ships, Salvage, and Sinews of War: The Story of Fleet Logistics Afloat in Atlantic and Mediterranean Waters During World War II

Ships, Salvage, and Sinews of War: The Story of Fleet Logistics Afloat in Atlantic and Mediterranean Waters During World War II

Carter, Worrall Reed
Duvall, Elmer Ellsworth
Carney, Robert Bostwick

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1258494930
ISBN13: 9781258494933
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 13 2012
Pages: 562
Weight: 2.02
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ships, Salvage, and Sinews of War is a comprehensive account of the logistics and supply chain management of the Allied fleet during World War II in the Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. The book is authored by Worrall Reed Carter, a former naval officer and historian, who has extensively researched the subject matter.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the logistics of the Allied fleet, including the procurement and transportation of essential supplies such as fuel, ammunition, and food. It also delves into the role of salvage operations in maintaining the fleet's operational readiness and the challenges faced by the Allied forces in managing the logistics of a vast fleet spread across multiple theaters of war.The author provides a detailed account of the various strategies and tactics employed by the Allied forces to manage the logistics of the fleet, including the use of convoys, the establishment of forward supply bases, and the development of new technologies such as synthetic fuel.The book also sheds light on the human side of the logistics operations, highlighting the role of the sailors and support staff who worked tirelessly to keep the fleet afloat. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges faced by these individuals and the sacrifices they made to ensure the success of the Allied forces.Overall, Ships, Salvage, and Sinews of War is a well-researched and engaging account of the logistics of the Allied fleet during World War II. It is an essential read for anyone interested in naval history, logistics, or military operations.With An Introduction By Henry Kent Hewitt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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