U.S. NAVY AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE VESSELS: A History and Directory from World War I to Today

Provides the histories, operations, and characteristics of some 1,000 amphibious warfare ships in 29 classifications and a plethora of smaller amphibious craft in about 40 classifications that have served in the Gator Navy from World War I to today. Amphibs of all types, from 12-foot inflatable rubber landing craft to 855-foot amphibious assault ships, are depicted in numerous images. Selected histories of various vessels demonstrate the unique role of the U.S. amphibious force in both war and peace during the past 100 years. Contains 125 photos.