1982, ISBN: 9780710600431

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Real Photographs, April. 1944., 1944. 42p. Photos. Illustrations. Covers only Royal Navy vessels. Wraps. Very Good copy. Paperback. Very Good. Book., Real Photographs, April. 1944., 1944,… Mehr…

Real Photographs, April. 1944., 1944. 42p. Photos. Illustrations. Covers only Royal Navy vessels. Wraps. Very Good copy. Paperback. Very Good. Book., Real Photographs, April. 1944., 1944, 3, London 1982, Jane's, UK first edition, hard bound in dust jacket, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2, VG/VG CONDITION, x, 452 pages, map, illustrated, appendices list RN strength 1947-1981, index.---------------------------------------------------------------This important, timely and controversial book is an almost month by month account of the many activities of the Royal Navy since 1945. Although Britain can take great pride in the achievements of its post-war Navy, this book is also a cogent argument for a larger and more efficient Navy able, once again, to play its traditional role as principal defender of an island nation depending almost entirely on seaborne trade.From Palestine to the Pacific islands, from Iceland to Indonesia, the Royal Navy for the past quarter of a century has played a part in virtually every incident in which Britain was involved beyond her shores. Hardly a month went by in which British warships were not called upon somewhere to perform their centuries old task of providing 'a security for such as pass on the seas upon their lawful occasions' — whether protecting merchant ships from the forces of power-hungry dictators East of Suez or fishermen against the depredations of foreign poachers in the Channel.------------------------------------------------------------------Economic problems, bureaucratic delays and successive political leaders, by their failure like many before them to understand the continuing importance of the Navy to Britain, have reduced it to a shadow of its power of even twenty years ago, and this is a process that continues unchecked.Desmond Wettern's book is a fascinating history which shows not only that the Navy, against a background of an almost constant shortage of men, money and ships, has served the nation and the world well, particularly in the field of safety at sea: minesweeping, survey work, charting and destroying wrecks, inventing a more efficient method of carrier landings and safer escape systems for submarines.-------------------------------------------------------------------------It has, like the society from which it springs, changed almost beyond the recognition of those who served in it in the Second World War. Missiles have replaced guns, helicopters largely do the work of destroyers and one nuclear submarine is more powerful than whole battlefleets of the past.It is also an account of social changes. Today's sailor going ashore in sweater and jeans would find it hard to comprehend a system that could decree that an off-white uniform lanyard or a scuffed shoe could doom plans for a weekend's leave. Similarly, rare indeed would be a naval officer of today who believes, as did many sailors thirty years ago, that 'a Commander Royal Navy can do most things but a Captain Royal Navy can do anything he pleases'., 0<

1982, ISBN: 9780710600431

Hard cover, Nautical & Maritime|Nautical & Maritime, This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round … Mehr…

Hard cover, Nautical & Maritime|Nautical & Maritime, This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 0710600437. , [PU: Jane's Information Group]<

1982, ISBN: 9780710600431

Jane's. Hardcover, Auflage: First Edition, Publiziert: 1982T, Produktgruppe: Book, 0.94 kg, Verkaufsrang: 2335344, Subjects, Books, Jane's., 1982

1982, ISBN: 9780710600431

Hardcover, ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL., Very good in very good dust jacket., [PU: Jane's Information Group]