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      Salvation from the Sky: U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, and Royal New Zealand Air Force Heroic Air-Sea Rescue in the Pacific in World War II

      David Bruhn

      Imagine being a fighter or bomber pilot. You and your crew have been in the heat of battle when, suddenly, your plane catches fire or your engine conks out. You…

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      Ready to Haul, Ready to Fight. U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and British Merchant Navy Cargo Ships in the Pacific in World War II

      David Bruhn

      U.S. Navy cargo ships, among the most unglamorous military vessels, kept the supply lines running through the incredible expanses of the Pacific battle zones in World War II. This involved…

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      Guns Up, Depth Charges Readied: U.S. Navy, Commonwealth, and Other Allied Escort Ships Shepherding Convoys, and Battling German and Italian Air and Naval Forces in the Mediterranean in World War II

      David Bruhn

      During the deadly Battle of the Mediterranean fought from 10 June 1940 to 2 May 1945, sailors aboard Allied ships faced daily threat of attack by Italian or German aircraft…

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      Turn into the Wind, Volume I. US Navy and Royal Navy Light Fleet Aircraft Carriers in World War II, and Contributions of the British Pacific Fleet

      David Bruhn

      In the Pacific in World War II, the dearth of US Navy fleet aviation capabilities became acute following the loss, in 1942, of four aircraft carriers to combat action. New…

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      Guns Up, Naval Action in the Yellow Sea off Korea, 1950-1953

      David Bruhn

      As the Korean Conflict wore on, frigates, destroyer escorts, cruisers, and battleships of the U.S. Navy, and combatant ships from eight other navies of the United Nations, plus the Republic…

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      Wooden Ships and Iron Men: The U.S. Navy’s Coastal and Inshore Minesweepers, and the Minecraft That Served in Vietnam, 1953-1976

      David Bruhn

      From 1953 to 1976, twenty-four U.S. Navy coastal minesweepers (MSCs) swept mines, searched the seafloor for downed aircraft, sunken ships and lost munitions, showed the flag in the Caribbean and…

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      MacArthur and Halsey’s Pacific Island Hoppers: The Forgotten Fleet of World War II

      David Bruhn

      At the commencement of World War II, the Navy and the Army-woefully lacking small ships able to ply shallow, reef-infested South and Southwest Pacific waters, which were necessary to support…

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      Gators Offshore and Upriver. The U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Ships and Underwater Demolition Teams, and Royal Australian Navy Clearance Divers in Vietnam

      David Bruhn

      During the Vietnam War, 142 gators (amphibious ships) served in the combat zone. As deeper-draft ships landed Marines on assault beaches by boat or helicopter, World War II-era tank landing…

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      Support for the Fleet: U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy Service Force Ships That Served in Vietnam, 1965-1973

      David Bruhn

      During the Vietnam War, 136 U.S. Navy and three Royal Australian Navy Service Force ships served in Vietnam. It was not glamorous duty, and the men who toiled aboard the…

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      Ingram’s Fourth Fleet: U.S. and Royal Navy Operations Against German Runners, Raiders, and Submarines in the South Atlantic in World War II

      David Bruhn

      Admiral Ingram was the commander of a small seagoing force that grew into a fleet, charged at first with reconnaissance, later with the protection of shipping, and finally with the…

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      Wooden Ships and Iron Men: The U.S. Navy’s Coastal and Motor Minesweepers, 1941-1953

      David Bruhn

      Possessing insufficient minesweepers to protect U.S. harbors and bays as the threat of war in Europe spread, in the winter of 1939-40 the Navy began purchasing fishing vessels and modifying…

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      Eyes of the Fleet: The U.S. Navy’s Seaplane Tenders and Patrol Aircraft in World War II

      David Bruhn

      Cloaked by jungle foliage, the unheralded seaplane tenders operated ahead of the Fleet, like the Navy’s famed PT boats. As Halsey’s South Pacific, MacArthur’s Southwest Pacific, and Spruance’s Central Pacific…

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      Toe the Mark

      David Bruhn

      Running programs in Chico in the 1970s were similar to those elsewhere. Famed University of Oregon coach Bill Bowerman had introduced the sport of jogging; American Frank Shorter was the…

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      Stride Out

      David Bruhn

      Chico State, long known as a party school-Playboy magazine ranked it number one in the nation from 1987 through 2002-offered students an inviting environment in which to enjoy social life…

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      Home Waters: Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and U.S. Navy Mine Forces Battling U-Boats in World War I

      David Bruhn,Rob Hoole

      One hundred and fifty photographs, maps, and diagrams; appendices; and an index to full-names, places and subjects add value to this work.

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      Night Raiders: U.S. Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Royal Netherlands Navy Mine Forces Battling the Japanese in the Pacific in World War II

      David Bruhn,Rob Hoole

      U.S., British, Dutch, and Australians used night raider ships to lay minefields to prevent invasion by Japan. The little-known efforts of these valiant men are illuminated in this rare look…

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      Cover image for Send Some King's Ships. U.S. Navy, royal Naval Patrol Service, and Royal Canadian Navy Ships Combating German U-boats off North America's Eastern Seaboard and RNPS and South African Naval Forces Vessel in African Waters as well, 1942-1945
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      Send Some King’s Ships. U.S. Navy, royal Naval Patrol Service, and Royal Canadian Navy Ships Combating German U-boats off North America’s Eastern Seaboard and RNPS and South African Naval Forces Vessel in African Waters as well, 1942-1945

      David Bruhn,Rob Hoole

      In January 1942, following the United States' entry into WWII, German U-boats began a reign of terror off America's Eastern Seaboard; over the next several months, sinking hundreds of ships…

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      Enemy Waters: Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy, U.S. Navy, and other Allied Mine Forces battling the Germans and Italians in World War II

      David Bruhn,Rob Hoole

      When Britain declared war on Germany in September 1939, the Royal Navy was deficient in minelayers needed to try to hold enemy forces at bay and out of its home…

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      Wooden Ships and Iron Men: The U.S. Navy’s Ocean Minesweepers, 1953-1994

      David D Bruhn

      From 1953-1994, sixty-five U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers (MSOs) swept mines; searched the seafloor for downed aircraft, sunken ships, and lost munitions; showed the flag throughout the world, even sailing up…

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      Battle Stars for the Cactus Navy: America’s Fishing Vessels and Yachts in World War II

      David D Bruhn

      Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Navy obtained approximately 700 vessels from private owners, armed them, designated them as patrol yachts (PY) or patrol craft (YP), and sent them…

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      We are Sinking, Send Help!: The U.S. Navy’s Tugs and Salvage Ships in the African, European, and Mediterranean Theaters in World War II

      David D Bruhn

      U.S. Navy rescue tugs and salvage ships were in the thick of the action during the invasion of French North Africa, the lengthy, bitter Italian Campaign, and the invasion of…

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      On the Gunline: U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy Warships Off Vietnam, 1965-1973

      David D Bruhn,Richard S Mathews

      During the Vietnam War, 270 U.S. Navy and four Royal Australian Navy warships served at various times on the gunline. Within this armada were a battleship, 10 cruisers, 212 destroyers…

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      Ready to Answer All Bells: A Blueprint for Successful Naval Engineering

      David D. Bruhn,Steven Saulnier,James I. Whittington

      The First American book on shipboard engineering in nearly twenty years, this useful reference offers a guiding philosophy to new, experienced, and prospective engineers. Focusing on the art of the…

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