U S Merchant Vessel War Casualties Of World War Ii

Author : Robert M. Browning
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015037789529

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U.S. Merchant Vessel War Casualties of World War II by Robert M. Browning Pdf

An account of the tremendous losses suffered by the American Merchant Marine during the war, identifying those ships flying under the American flag (including Philippine vessels) that the Coast Guard and the Navy documented as receiving damage or being lost through some action of the enemy, as well as the attendant circumstances of their loss. Browning uses the Coast Guard's determination of a war casualty, rather than the Navy's Survivors Statements, to define the entries. Includes an appended listing of poorly documented losses, and a glossary. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Robert M. Browning, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786446001

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United States Merchant Marine Casualties of World War II, rev ed. by Robert M. Browning, Jr. Pdf

The U.S. merchant marine played a critical, though often overlooked, role in World War II. This reference work provides a brief narrative of each of the recorded attacks on American-flagged merchant ships, as well as an accounting of the men and the ships, which were a part of this worldwide conflict. In addition to the wealth of data on the ships, their crews and cargoes, it depicts the exciting and often violent story of the hundreds of enemy attacks on convoys and lone merchant vessels. Evident within the narrative is the gallantry and sacrifice of naval gun crews and the merchant crewmen.

Author : George J Billy,Christine M Billy
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780813047904

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Merchant Mariners at War by George J Billy,Christine M Billy Pdf

Thousands of cargo ships sailed in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of World War II manned by young men who braved blockades, torpedoes, and bombings to deliver vital supplies to the Allied forces and make victory possible. These mariners have received little if any credit; they are the forgotten group of "the greatest generation." Merchant Mariners at War offers firsthand accounts of the wartime experiences of veterans who graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy--the largest supplier of ships' officers in WWII. Gathered over more than a decade at the academy in Kings Point, New York, the interviews offer a unique portrait of the young officers who delivered the vital war materiel and provide a valuable window into the world of the merchant marine during WWII. The stories often include startling accounts of privation and endurance. Their stories give voice to a new perspective on WWII maritime history. Chapters cover such subjects as Liberty ships, U-Boats, the Battle of the Atlantic, D-Day, the Philippines, the vast Pacific, and the Murmansk Run. Throughout the book, interesting anecdotes from the veterans enliven the narrative and add to its contribution to the historical record--heretofore non-existent.

Author : Robert M. Browning, Jr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786484973

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United States Merchant Marine Casualties of World War II, rev ed. by Robert M. Browning, Jr. Pdf

The U.S. merchant marine played a critical, though often overlooked, role in World War II. This reference work provides a brief narrative of each of the recorded attacks on American-flagged merchant ships, as well as an accounting of the men and the ships, which were a part of this worldwide conflict. In addition to the wealth of data on the ships, their crews and cargoes, it depicts the exciting and often violent story of the hundreds of enemy attacks on convoys and lone merchant vessels. Evident within the narrative is the gallantry and sacrifice of naval gun crews and the merchant crewmen.

Author : Arthur R. Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:866253764

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A Careless Word -- a Needless Sinking by Arthur R. Moore Pdf

Author : Arthur R. Moore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Merchant marine
ISBN : IND:39000000342613

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"A Careless Word-- a Needless Sinking" by Arthur R. Moore Pdf

Author : John Bunker
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015034928880

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Heroes in Dungarees by John Bunker Pdf

All theaters of operation using U.S. merchant ships are covered - a fact that makes this book unique. Others on the subject are limited to particular areas or periods and offer few personal experiences.

Author : United States. Office of Naval Records and Library,United States. Office of Naval Records and Library. Historical Section
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1923
Category : Merchant marine
ISBN : UOM:39015050683310

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American Ship Casualties of the World War Including Naval Vessels, Merchant Ships, Sailing Vessels, and Fishing Craft by United States. Office of Naval Records and Library,United States. Office of Naval Records and Library. Historical Section Pdf

Author : Glenn A. Knoblock
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124184073

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African American World War II Casualties and Decorations in the Navy, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine by Glenn A. Knoblock Pdf

"This book is an account of the 2,445 African American men who were killed, wounded or decorated during World War II in the Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. In addition to detailing the circumstances and location of each loss, information of a more personal nature is often included. The book includes many pictures of the men profiled"--Provided by publisher.

Author : United States. Joint Army-Navy Assessment Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : History
ISBN : MINN:30000008233656

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Japanese Naval and Merchant Shipping Losses During World War II by All Causes by United States. Joint Army-Navy Assessment Committee Pdf

Author : B. J. Bryan
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1456877666

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The Ship That Never Was by B. J. Bryan Pdf

"The United States Merchant Marine provided the greatest sealift in history between the production army at home and the fighting forces scattered around the globe in World War II. The prewar total of 55,000 experienced mariners was increased to over 215,000 through U. S. Maritime Service training programs. Merchant ships faced danger from submarines, mines, armed raiders, and destroyers, aircraft (kamikaze), and the element. About 8,300 mariners were killed at sea, 12.00 wounded of whom at least, 1, 100 died from their wounds, and 663 men and women were taken prisoner. Some were blown to death, some incinerated, some drowned, some froze and some starved. Many died in prison camps or aboard Japanese ships while being transported to other camps. 31 ships vanished without a trace to a watery grave. ( Total killed estimated 9,300) "

Author : Mark P. Parillo
Publisher : Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015029875294

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The Japanese Merchant Marine in World War II by Mark P. Parillo Pdf

Making extensive use of Japanese and U.S. sources, including wartime intelligence reports from the National Defense Archives in Tokyo and recently declassified U.S. documents, this book examines the reasons for Japan's failure to protect its merchant fleet.

Author : Norma Andreasen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-02
Category : Merchant marine
ISBN : 1466485426

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Missing by Norma Andreasen Pdf

"Missing" in World War II meant death for thousands of U. S. Merchant Mariners who fell victim to U-boat wolf packs. Missing: A Story of American Merchant Mariners in World War II describes one merchant ship, the Esso Williamsburg, that disappeared in 1942 in the North Atlantic. From newly commissioned oil tanker to possible derelict, the ship and its crew emerge from the pages of this book as haunting representatives of the plight of American merchant mariners, flung into battles for which they were ill-prepared, and left all too frequently to sail off into oblivion in lifeboats never found. Photos and letters contributed by family members and "most secret" documents from American, Canadian, German and U.K. archives combine to recreate the story of this ship and its courageous crew as they fight their part in The Battle of the North Atlantic.

Author : Roland Wilbur Charles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Transports
ISBN : UOM:39015012354554

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Troopships of World War II by Roland Wilbur Charles Pdf

"This book contains authentic photographs and salient facts covering 358 troopships used in World War II. In addition, other vessels of miscellaneous character, including Victory and Liberty type temporary conversions for returning troops, are listed in the appendices ..."--Pref.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1788 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Merchant marine
ISBN : IND:30000099548145

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Merchant Vessels of the United States by Anonim Pdf