Landing craft: books - history and ships

The World Encyclopedia of Amphibious Warfare Vessels

Illustrates the differences between raids with specific objectives, incursions to hold territory for a limited period, island assaults and major invasions (Normandy). This title includes a directory of landing ships, with a historical review detailing conventional personnel and cargo carriers, leading to the modern multifunction ship.

An Illustrated History of Amphibious Warfare Vessels

This authoritative volume covers the complete history of amphibious warfare vessels: the ships that travel from shore to shore, and the craft that move from ship to shore. Through the use of historical examples, it highlights the many activities necessary for a successful operation, from surveying and minesweeping to fire support, fighter direction and tri-service control.
With over 220 photographs from museums and historical sources, the book provides enthusiasts with a lively guide to this fascinating subject.

It features conventional personnel and cargo carriers, welldeck "dock ships", modern multi-function ships, ramped beaching craft and high-speed air-cushion craft. It explores the fascinating history of the five recognized categories of amphibious operation: assault, raids, demonstrations, feints and withdrawal.

An Illustrated Directory of Amphibious Warfare Vessels

A complete guide to landing ships, detailing conventional personnel and cargo carriers, welldeck dock ships and modern multi-function ships accommodating helicopters, landing craft, military personnel, their vehicles and equipment.
It also features a country-by-country directory of landing craft, from ramped beaching craft to present-day high-speed air-cushion craft, including amphibious tracked landing vehicles and peripheral activities such as minesweeping and obstacle clearance.

Specification boxes provide at-a-glance information about each vessel's country of origin, displacement, dimensions, armament, machinery, power and endurance.
It includes a technical glossary explaining naval acronyms, abbreviations and key terminology.

This authoritative book consists of two illustrated directories, the first covering landing ships - the ocean-going vessels that transport personnel, cargo or vehicles - and then landing craft, the majority of which are transported aboard specialist ships.
From float-on, float-off welldeck ships to high-speed air-cushion landing craft, 130 types from around the world are included.
With over 210 photographs from museums, libraries and other historical sources, this instructive volume provides enthusiasts with a lively and engaging guide to a fascinating subject.