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Andrew Jackson Higgins And The Boats That Won World War Ii (Eisenhower Center Studies On War And Peace)
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Andrew Jackson Higgins Is Perhaps The Most Forgotten Hero Of The Allied Victory. He Designed The Lcvp (Landing Craft Vehicle, Personnel) That Played Such A Vital Role In The Invasion Of Normandy As Well As The First Effective Tank Landing Craft. During The War, New Orleansbased Higgins Industries Produced Over Twenty Thousand Boats, Including Lightningfast Pt Boats And The Twentysevenfoot Airborne Lifeboat. Higgins Dedicated Himself To Providing Allied Soldiers With The Finest Landing Craft In The World, And He Fought The Bureau Of Ships, The Washington Bureaucracy, And The Powerful Eastern Shipyards To Succeed.Jerry Strahans Biography Of Higgins Reveals A Colorful, Controversial Characterhard Fisted, Hard Swearing, And Hard Drinkingwho Was An Outsider To New Orleans Elite Social Circles. He Was Also, However, A Hardworking Boatbuilder Who Became A Major Industrialist With A Worldwide Reputationeven Hitler Was Aware Of Higgins, Calling Him The New Noah.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Andrew Jackson Higgins and the Boats that Won World War II'? A: The book focuses on Andrew Jackson Higgins, a pivotal figure in the Allied victory during World War II, particularly highlighting his design of the LCVP landing craft and his contributions to boat manufacturing.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The author of the biography is Jerry Strahan.
- Q: When was 'Andrew Jackson Higgins and the Boats that Won World War II' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 1998.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in World War II history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in World War II history, particularly the naval aspects and contributions of Andrew Jackson Higgins.
- Q: Does the book cover any specific battles or operations? A: Yes, the book discusses Higgins' role during significant operations, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
- Q: What are some notable contributions of Andrew Jackson Higgins mentioned in the book? A: The book highlights Higgins' design of the LCVP landing craft and the production of various boats, including PT boats and airborne lifeboats.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is identified as a revised edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is offered in new condition.