Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
Army-Navy-Air Force Register and Defense Times
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
The United States Army and Navy Journal and Gazette of the Regular and Volunteer Forces
Author: Iowa Official Register
Author: Senate and House Journals
Author: Kansas. Legislature. SenatePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kansas
Languages : en
Pages : 784
Book Description
A History of the Committee on House Administration, 1947-2012
Author: The Descendants of Rev. Thomas Hooker, Hartford, Connecticut, 1586-1908
Author: Edward HookerFire and Water Engineering
Author: History of Windham County, Connecticut: 1600-1760
Author: Ellen Douglas LarnedPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Windham County (Conn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy
Author: Richard A. HulverPublisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 016095021X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.
Air Force Roles and Missions
Author: Warren A. TrestPublisher: Department of the Air Force
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Traces the usage of- and meaning given to- the terms "roles and missions" relating to the armed forces and particularly to the United States Air Force, from 1907 to the present.