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The Water is Never Cold: The Origins of U.S. Naval Combat Demolition Units, UDTs, and Seals,Used
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The Water Is Never Cold is a groundbreaking study of the birth of the U.S. Navy's combat demolition teams. Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDUs) and Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs), littleknown predecessors of the Navy SEALs, played a crucial role in the Pacific and European theaters during World War II. As the vanguard for amphibious assaults, they were tasked with beach reconnaissance, depth sounding, and clearing obstacles, mines, and unexploded ordnance so the troops could land all while exposed to enemy fire. Their work was as hazardous as it was indispensable O'Dell's history is based on painstaking archival research and interviews with numerous veterans of the NCDUs and the UDTs, plus the people who influenced their development the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Amphibious Scouts and Raiders, among others. He details the historical precedents that influenced the teams, as well as their innovation and experimentation with tactics, methods, and equipment. The reader will follow the NCDUs and the UDTs from their grueling training regimen through several of their key combat missions during the war. If not for the skillful work of these brave men, the successful landings at Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Normandy, and other critical battlefields might have been impossible.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Water is Never Cold'? A: 'The Water is Never Cold' explores the origins and history of the U.S. Navy's combat demolition units, specifically the Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams, which were crucial in World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by James Douglas O'Dell.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used item in good condition, specifically categorized as 'Very Good'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Can you provide details about the book's publication? A: 'The Water is Never Cold' was published on December 1, 2000, and it is a first edition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 291 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the historical significance of naval combat demolition teams, their training, and their role in major military operations during World War II.
- Q: Is there any special feature of the book? A: One notable feature is the author's extensive archival research and interviews with veterans, providing firsthand accounts and insights.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: 'The Water is Never Cold' is categorized under the naval genre.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in military history, naval operations, and the evolution of the Navy SEALs.