US Navy Gunboats 1885–1945
$26.40
- Paperback
48 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2021
Summary
A study of the history of the US Navy’s gunboats and their role in building a worldwide American naval presence abroad and in combat, from the Yangtze era through to World War II.
For more than half a century, American gunboats were the ships often responsible for policing small crises and provided deterrence and fast-response capabilities around the world – showing the flag, landing armed parties, patrolling river and littoral areas, and protecting ex-pats. Many US g…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472844705 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 147284470X |
| Author: | Brian Lane Herder, Adam Tooby |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2021 |
| Weight: | 166g |
| Dimensions: | 244mm x 180mm x 10mm |
| Series: | New Vanguard |
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About The Author
Brian Lane Herder
Brian Lane Herder graduated with a BA in History from the University of Kansas in 2003, and a Masters of Library Science from Emporia State University in 2009. He is a legislative librarian for the Kansas state government and his historical research interests include the US military, naval warfare, and World War II.
Adam Tooby is an internationally renowned digital artist and illustrator. His work can be found in publications worldwide and as box art for model aircraft kits. He also runs a successful illustration studio and aviation prints business. He is based in Cheshire, UK.
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