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Water Is Never Cold: The Origins Of The U.S. Navy'S Combat Demolition Units, Udts, And Seals
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Naval Combat Demolition Units (Ncdus) And Underwater Demolition Teams (Udts), Both 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 Landoften While Exposed To Enemy Fire. Their Work Was As Hazardous As It Was Essential.The Water Is Never Cold Is Based On Painstaking Archival Research And Interviews With Veterans Of The Ncdus And The Udts, Plus The People Who Influenced Their Developmentthe U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers And The Amphibious Scouts And Raiders, Among Others. O'Dell Details The Historical Precedents That Influenced The Teams, As Well As Their Innovation And Experimentation With Tactics, Methods, And Equipment. The Narrative Follows 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Water Is Never Cold'? A: The book focuses on the Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams, which were essential predecessors to the Navy SEALs, detailing their roles during World War II.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Water Is Never Cold'? A: The author of the book is James Douglas O'Dell.
- Q: What type of condition is the book 'Water Is Never Cold' in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Water Is Never Cold' have? A: The book contains 291 pages.
- Q: When was 'Water Is Never Cold' published? A: The book was published on October 15, 2001.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the historical significance of the NCDUs and UDTs, their training regimens, and their crucial combat missions during World War II.
- Q: Is 'Water Is Never Cold' suitable for someone interested in military history? A: Yes, the book provides detailed historical accounts and insights into military operations in World War II, making it suitable for those interested in military history.
- Q: What format is 'Water Is Never Cold' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does 'Water Is Never Cold' include personal accounts from veterans? A: Yes, the book is based on archival research and includes interviews with veterans of the NCDUs and UDTs.
- Q: What is the significance of the Naval Combat Demolition Units and UDTs in WWII? A: They played a vital role in beach reconnaissance and clearing obstacles for troop landings, contributing significantly to the success of amphibious assaults during the war.