One of the most difficult types of warfare to master, landing on a
hostile beach requires scrupulous planning and intense coordination
between the forces in the air, sea and land. With a history
reaching back to the Persians landing on the Greek shores at the
Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, it was the First World War that
marked the beginning of modern amphibious warfare, with the Royal
Marines combining their efforts with the Royal Navy. Despite the
disastrous Gallipoli amphibious operation to seize the Dardanelles
Straits in 1915, the Royal Navy and US Marine Corps continued to
develop new landing crafts throughout the inter-war years. The
Second World War proved more successful for amphibious warfare,
with the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in 1941 crushing the
American forces who were defending the Pacific islands and the
D-day landings by the Allied troops in 1944 initiating the
beginning of the end of the war in Europe. This accessible short
history looks at the historical development of amphibious warfare,
telling the stories of particular landings, and the units that have
taken part in this unique type of warfare. The Royal Marines and US
Marine Corps continue to evolve and play a crucial role in defence
today, with specialised amphibious warfare ships being deployed to
enable elite forces to respond promptly to threats across the
globe.
General
| Imprint: |
Casemate Publishers
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Casemate Short History |
| Release date: |
July 2018 |
| Authors: |
Oscar E. Gilbert
• Romain V. Cansière
|
| Dimensions: |
198 x 125 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
160 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-61200-615-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-61200-615-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781612006154 |
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