World War II at Sea: An Encyclopedia
- ISBN-10
- 1598844571
- ISBN-13
- 9781598844573
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 751
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-11-30
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Spencer Tucker
Description
• More than 450 A–Z entries • A comprehensive chronology • Numerous illustrations of individuals, weapons, and battles • Maps • A glossary of naval terms • A comprehensive bibliography, plus cross-references and suggestions for further reading at the end of each entry
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