This step-by-step account of amphibious land operations uses historical examples from the 20th century. Each phase is examined, from the planning and preparation phase, through the approach, to the actual landing and securing of the beachhead. Chapters relating to the logistical requirements and equipment used give an impression of the immense effort involved in a landing operation.
Group
Books
State
Second Hand
Author
Speller, Ian/Tuck, Christopher
Title
Amphibious Warfare. Strategy and Tactics. From Gallipoli to Iraq
Details
English text, 150 bw illustrations, 16 colour plates with vehicle and ship profiles, bw maps, large format. London: Amber Books Ltd. 2014. 176 pp.
