The Silent Service in WWII: The Fleet Type Submarine by United States Navy (Engl

Description: The Silent Service in WWII by United States Navy, Nick T. Spark The definitive technical guide to the submarines of World War II, "The Fleet Type Submarine" was originally published in 1946. Originally classified secret, this legendary book has never been available to the public until now. The Fleet Type Submarine uses the Balao-class USS Perch SS313 to explain submarine operating principles, technologies, and systems. It contains numerous diagrams and photos and offers definitions of components and terminology. It provides descriptions of various systems such as ballast tanks, trim, ventilation and steering. It also contains a brief history of the submarine and a discussion of patrol routines. This book is the most complete technical guide to the boats that won WWII in the Pacific. Nothing close to it was ever assembled before, or since. This affordable reprint comes in a soft bound edition with attractive covers. Although some of the book has been reformatted, and color images are reproduced in black and white, all of the original content is preserved. (A color supplement is also available). This is a must-have for anyone interested in submarines and an important reference for any historian, docent, or modeler. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The definitive technical guide to the submarines of World War II, "The Fleet Type Submarine" was originally published in 1946. Originally classified secret, this legendary book has never been available to the public until now. The Fleet Type Submarine uses the Balao-class USS Perch SS313 to explain submarine operating principles, technologies, and systems. It contains numerous diagrams and photos and offers definitions of components and terminology. It provides descriptions of various systems such as ballast tanks, trim, ventilation and steering. It also contains a brief history of the submarine and a discussion of patrol routines. This book is the most complete technical guide to the boats that won WWII in the Pacific. Nothing close to it was ever assembled before, or since. This affordable reprint comes in a soft bound edition with attractive covers. Although some of the book has been reformatted, and color images are reproduced in black and white, all of the original content is preserved. (A color supplement is also available). This is a must-have for anyone interested in submarines and an important reference for any historian, docent, or modeler. Details ISBN1935327852 Author Nick T. Spark Year 2010 ISBN-10 1935327852 ISBN-13 9781935327851 Media Book Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-01-04 Short Title SILENT SERVICE IN WWII Pages 258 Language English Subtitle The Fleet Type Submarine Imprint CKE Publications Place of Publication Olympia Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2010-01-04 AU Release Date 2010-01-04 NZ Release Date 2010-01-04 US Release Date 2010-01-04 Publisher CKE Publications Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:39041715;

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