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Ready For Anything: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary 19051950,Used
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Set up in August 1905, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary unofficial motto: Ready for Anything was originally a logistic support organization, Admiraltyowned but run on civilian lines, comprising a miscellaneous and very unglamorous collection of colliers, store ships and harbor craft. This book charts its rise in fleet strength, capability and importance, through two world wars and a technical revolution, until the time when naval operations became simply impossible without it.Its earliest tasks were mainly freighting supplying the Royal Navys worldwide network of bases but in wartime fleets were required to spend much longer at sea and the RFA had to develop techniques of underway replenishment. This did not come to full fruition until the British Pacific Fleet operated alongside the Americans in 194445, but by then the RFA had already pioneered many of the procedures involved.This book combines a history of the service, including many littleknown wartime operations, with data on the ships, and a portrait of life in the service gleaned from personal accounts and recollections. Half way between a civilian and a military service, the RFA has never received the attention it deserves, but this book throws a longoverdue spotlight on its achievements.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Ready For Anything: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary 1905-1950'? A: The book focuses on the history and development of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) from its inception in 1905 through two world wars, highlighting its logistical support role for the Royal Navy.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ready For Anything: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary 1905-1950' is Geoff Puddefoot.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What are the unique features of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary as described in the book? A: The book describes the RFA's evolution in fleet strength, its role in wartime logistics, and its development of underway replenishment techniques.
- Q: When was 'Ready For Anything: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary 1905-1950' published? A: The book was published on July 12, 2011.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there any information about personal accounts in the book? A: Yes, the book includes personal accounts and recollections from individuals who served in the RFA, providing insights into life within the service.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Korean War.
- Q: How quickly are orders shipped for this book? A: Orders for this book are dispatched from the UK warehouse the next working day.