Title
The Frogmen of World War II: An Oral History of the U.S. Navy s Underwater Demolition Teams
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As countless battlefronts in the Pacific, African, and European theaters called for direct amphibious assaults against islands and beachheads, a small corps of exceptionally skilled fighting men was formed the U.S. Navy underwater warriors. Beginning in 1943, these men undertook neverbeforeattempted missions ranging from eyetoeye recon of enemyheld positions to staging the demolition of shoreline obstacles and clearing the way for landing craft.Here, in their own words, are the true stories of these aquatic commandos, whose daring exploits and bravery would pave the way for thousands of American fighting men around the globe and whose recolitionary training and fighting methods would evolve into the modern specail forces known as the Navy SEALs.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Frogmen of World War II'? A: The book focuses on the oral histories of U.S. Navy underwater demolition teams during World War II, detailing their daring missions and contributions to amphibious assaults.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Frogmen of World War II' is Chet Cunningham.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on January 1, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: 'The Frogmen of World War II' is available in a mass market paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, the book is highly suitable for readers interested in military history, particularly those focused on naval operations and special forces.
- Q: Does the book contain personal accounts from veterans? A: Yes, the book features personal accounts and stories from the veterans of the U.S. Navy underwater demolition teams.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This is the first paperback edition of 'The Frogmen of World War II'.
- Q: Can I find information about underwater demolition methods in the book? A: Yes, the book includes details about the training and methods used by the underwater demolition teams, which later influenced the formation of the Navy SEALs.