American Amphibious Warfare by
Describes and analyses early landing operations (from the Revolution to the Civil War) of American history, showing how they contributed to its rich amphibious tradition. This study does not attempt to describe every amphibious operation in early America, but focuses on seven major battles or campaigns providing a strong appreciation for the roots of American amphibious traditions.
Amphibious assault : strategy and tactics from Gallipoli to Iraq by
Landing on a hostile beach is one of the most ancient forms and still most difficult forms of warfare. It requires unparalleled levels of planning, organisation, coordination and cooperation between the services. After the disasters of Gallipoli and Zeebrugge in the World War I, amphibious operations reached their maturity in World War II, and were essential in the defeat of Japan, while the D-Day landings signaled the beginning of the end for Hitler. Since 1945, myriad expeditionary naval forces have set off for a wide range of destinations, including Korea, Vietnam, the Falkland Islands, Grenada, the Balkans and Iraq in 2003. In the post-Cold War era, amphibious warfare has reached new heights of importance in its ability to intervene rapidly in crisis situations.
Assault from the Sea by
This collection of 51 essays provides a history of amphibious landings that include European, Asian, and American operations. It describes in detail some of history's most significant amphibious assaults, as well as planned attacks that were never carried out.
Combined Operations: A Global History of Amphibious and Airborne Warfare by
This book provides an accessible history of combined operations, one that reaches back to its earliest days but focuses primarily on the last 250 years, with emphasis first from the conflicts in North America from 1754 to 1783. The book will provide an informed and analytical narrative, emphasizing conflicts around the globe in order to offer coverage not only of the leading powers but also of all those involved in such operations. The author will consider the impact of technological development and of geopolitical changes, providing a dynamic account that looks at goals as well as means and strategies as well as operational and tactical considerations
Delivering Destruction by
Delivering Destruction is the first detailed study of American triphibious (land, sea, and air) firepower coordination in the Pacific War. In describing the Amphibious Corps' development of fire coordination teams and tactics in the Central Pacific, Hemler underlines the importance of wartime adaptation, battlefield coordination, and the primacy of the human element in naval combat.
The Emergence of American Amphibious Warfare 1898-1945 by
"The Emergence of American Amphibious Warfare, 1898-1945 examines how the United States became a superpower through amphibious operations in order to project military power."
From Hegemony to Competition by
The end of the Cold War in 1991 brought the United States more than two decades of global leadership and prosperity. As the United States pivots from hegemony to competition, the Department of Defense is adjusting its capabilities to confront the Chinese Communist Party and the Russian oligarchy. The capacity of Marines to accommodate new ways of thinking, norming chaotic processes, and adapt to dynamic operational environments will determine their outcome.
An Illustrated Directory of Amphibious Warfare Vessels by
Amphibious warfare vessels are ships that travel from shore to shore, and craft moving from ship to shore. This comprehensive visual directory features a guide to landing ships and craft, with specification boxes providing information on country of origin.
Leaders for Tomorrow: Challenges for Military Leadership in the Age of Asymmetric Warfare by
Since the end of bipolarism, the concept of asymmetric warfare, and of asymmetric conflict in general, has been increasingly applied with regard to armed forces activities and tasks. This book presents the findings of comparative empirical research conducted in selected military units by a group of distinguished experts on military organization, who hail from the eight participating countries: Bulgaria, Cameroon, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, the Philippines and Spain.
Naval Expeditionary Warfare Vision 2010 by
This edition of the Naval Expeditionary Warfare Plan will follow the format of its predecessors; it will describe expeditionary warfare assets and programs, and their uses in current expeditionary operations worldwide. The objectives of this publication are to: Promote an increased awareness of current and future expeditionary warfare capabilities and to stimulate discussion amongst the target audience; Show how expeditionary forces support the Maritime Strategy and combatant commanders' (CCDRs') requirements by being forward deployed and rapidly deployable to influence events on a global scale; Describe expeditionary forces and recent expeditionary operations.
On Contested Shores by
The basis for On Contested Shores has been under construction since before the Commandant released the planning guidance. As career Marine officers, who spent very little time at sea, the editors have long been concerned that the Marine Corps was becoming too land-centric, heavily reflecting the characteristics of a second land army. While the Marine Corps always steps up to fight alongside the U.S. Army, its purpose is naval campaigns fought alongside the U.S. Navy. This book is in part a way to help figure out how to regain and maintain the skills necessary for maritime operations.
Options for Improving the Safety of DUKW Type Amphibious Vessels Options for Improving the Safety of DUKW Type Amphibious Vessels by
To ensure the safety of passengers and crew on DUKWs — amphibious vehicles also referred to as duck boats — the United States Coast Guard (USCG) should issue a range of new guidelines and requirements.
A Photographic History of Amphibious Warfare 1939-1945 by
Heavily illustrated history of Second World War amphibious operations.
Principles of Maritime Power by
This concise but exhaustive treatment of sea powers examines the strengths and weaknesses of maritime power, including chapters on mutiny, blockades, coalitions, expeditionary warfare, piracy, commerce raiding, and soft power operations. Throughout, Elleman analyzes the competition between land power and sea power strategies.
Report to Congress on the Annual Long-Range Plan for Construction of Naval Vessels for Fiscal Year 2024 by
This report is the Department of the Navy’s (DON) 30-year shipbuilding plan for FY2024 through FY2053. The Department continues to evaluate industrial base health for both new construction and in-service Fleet readiness, capacity, and capability. Timely industrial base delivery of systems and platforms within cost estimates is a key consideration as it quickly enhances warfighting performance and controls cost growth. Improvements in today's production enable greater capability and capacity for developing future platforms.
Routledge Handbook of U. S. Counterterrorism and Irregular Warfare Operations by
This handbook comprises essays by scholars and practitioners on the topic of US counterterrorism and irregular warfare campaigns and operations around the globe. The volume is divided into three thematic sections: Part I examines modern terrorism in the Islamic world, and gives an overview of the major terrorist groups from the past three decades; Part II provides a wide variety of case studies of counterterrorism and irregular warfare operations, spanning from the 1980s to the irregular warfare campaign against the Islamic State in northern Syria in 2018; Part III examines the government instruments used to combat terrorism and wage irregular warfare, such as drones, Theater Special Operations Commands, and Theater Commands.
Unlocking NATO's Amphibious Potential by
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members maintain amphibious capabilities that provide versatile and responsive forces for crisis response and national defense. Like the posture of other military capabilities within the Alliance, NATO's collective amphibious force posture depends primarily on the sum of individual national developments. In light of these developments, this Perspective examines the past, present, and future of NATO's amphibious forces.
World Encyclopedia of Amphibious Warfare Vessels by
The historical development of amphibious warfare and illustrated directory of ocean-going vessels, amphibious vessels and landing craft, with 600 photographs, newly updated and extended.