In 1938, the United States abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Teaty & began work on a different class of super-battleships. This book covers the design, construction, & employment of the four Iowa-class battleships, the largest in the American fleet. ...

Providing an examination of the many critical innovations & doctrines, & the impact they had on performance in combat, this book demonstrates why US field artillery was so effective in World War II. It explores the weapons that formed the backbone of the US artillery arsenal in World War II. ...

Versatile warships, the heavy cruisers of the Baltimore class, & their successors in the Oregon City & Des Moines classes, commonly acted as carrier escorts throughout World War II, but also performed bombardment duties in support of amphibious landings. This is a guide to the US' heavy cruiser classes. ...

Covers the design, development & operation of USN aircraft carriers built prior to World War II, including their aircraft & weaponry. This book also explains their various successes & losses such as the first carrier vs carrier battle at Midway; the battle of the Coral Sea; the battle of the Philippine Sea; & the Operation Torch landings. ...

Featuring an annotated cutaway & artwork detailing the features of the ships, this book explores the design, development, & deployment of both the Essex & Independence class of light carriers that were at the forefront of many actions in World War II, including the climatic battles of Phillipine Sea & Leyte Gulf in 1944. ...

Prepare to meet characters you'll feel you've known all your life
- prepare to meet Us Three.

Meet Lana, Judith

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Helps readers discover the foul facts about the USA, including which president was so scared of electric switches that he slept with his light on, why cowboys declared war on sheep & how to have a civil battle. This book features a new look & a heap of extra-horrible bits. ...

Culture Smart! USA provides essential information on local attitudes, beliefs & behaviour. This concise guide will tell you what to expect & how to behave. This inside knowledge will enable you to avoid embarrassing faux pas, feel confident in unfamil ...

The American train journey has always had a strong hold on the imagination. Ever-changing landscapes pass by on the other side of the glass, from the primeval-looking Joshua trees of the Mojave Desert & the saw-toothed peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the pounding surf of the Pacific & Atlantic coasts. & in these ecologically-conscious times, rail travel offers a peace of mind that cannot be matched by a stressful domestic flight. Now in its eighth edition, this book covers all the major routes across the United States & Canada.

Perfect for the well-planned traveller & the whimsical day-dreamer alike, it contains both practical information & background on the places that youll see. Whatever the route, sit back, relax & watch a breathtaking continent unfold. 37 long distance routes in the USA & Canada Sightseeing highlights for 38 major cities Accommodation
- cheap to chic Area maps & detailed route plans History of trains in North America Information about steam railways & museums


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Marco Polo Atlases feature unique spiral binding with a wrap-around spine. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference.

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