Patrol torpedo boats in world war ii, 1939 1945 at complete pdf library. The almost identical mark xii was designed for use in twin mountings and differed from the mark ix in being slightly heavier and longer. This manual represents the peak of british ww ii gunnery. Naval gunnery pocket book 1945 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Patrol torpedo boats in world war ii, 1939 1945 bookeveryone. Were redditors with a passion for warships, gaming and the world of warships video game on pc.
The mark i mounting is found in king george v class battleships, where they fulfil the combined functions of h. Springboard to final victory camera book by henri, usmc 95 pp 1943 u. Antiaircraft action summary october 1945 is issued for the information of the naval service. The merchant navy seaman pocket manual 19391945 bookshare. Books related period second world war content creator admiralty. I read this book backward, starting with my period, automated gunnery, reading back a chapter to centralized gunnery. Over two million american servicemen passed through britain during the second world war. The art and science of field artillery from the american civil war to the dawn of the 21st century.
This was published in 1945 and reflects world war 2 practices. Buy british navy 1914 1945 world war ii militaria 1939 1945 and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Chuck has written a book and several articles about wwii. Illustration of the pompom director, mark iv in the.
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World war ii roadmap of france 1944 us army map service corps engineers europe. Army air forces pacific ocean areascommander in chief, pacific ocean areas cincpoa, 194245 700 items. Hacs iii operating manual part 2, paragraph 174 a weapon control in the royal navy 193545, pout british mechanical gunnery computers of world war ii, bromley, p22 the gunnery pocket book, b. The commando pocket book 1940 1945 westhorp, chris on. For information about how guns were used, see the gunnery pocket book b. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Many intricate calculating devices and types of weapons are included under the general heading of gunnery, each type of instrument and gun being best suited to the part it has to play in the efficient fighting of a. Record group 18 190364 bulk 191747 overview of records locations table of contents 18. In this subreddit we share world of warships news, strategy, tips, discussions and other content, as well as sharing our passion for historical warships. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. A site dedicated to all who went down to the sea in ships in world war 2. Hacs calculated the necessary deflection required to place an explosive shell in the location of a target flying at a known height, bearing and speed. Above his right breast pocket is a ruptured duck patch, which was worn while traveling home after being discharged from active duty service.
The pompom director, mark iv in the gunnery pocket book, b. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The gunnery pocket book for the british navy from 1945 has the following quote in it about triple 6 inch turrets. There has to be a one rear snap flap pocket and two cargo snap flap pockets. Examples included are taken from the sixinch cruiser of the mauritius class, a. Patrol torpedo boats in world war ii, 1939 1945 book. Free delivery on all uk orders unconditional guarantee on every item. Object details category books related period second world war content creator admiralty. Hacs iii operating manual part 2, paragraph 174 a the gunnery pocket book, b. With his new book on the second world war, british historian andrew roberts has not. World war ii aeronautical and target charts created by the assistant chief of the air staff, a2 intelligence and several of the aaf commands, including th and 14th army air forces, 20th and 21st bomber commands, and u. British mechanical gunnery computers of world war ii, bromley. Town class triple turrets all the worlds battlecruisers. The mark ii mounting is found in all dido class cruisers.
Wwii german submariners illustrated pocket book of the war fleets pub date 1939. The gunnery pocket book for the british navy from 1945 has the following quote in it. Vintage 1945 wwii pocket guide to hawaii for military personnel only. British mechanical gunnery computers of world war ii. Sadler, john, fourth service, merchant men at war 19391945 822. Browse and buy a vast selection of manuals books and collectibles on. Wwii silk escape map europe on theater 1943 series cd holland belgium france. Molly guptill manning explores their history in when books went to war. In the first 6 months of the second world war some 1,900 ships had been.
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This book has been professionally rebound with a new spine and end papers retaining the original boards hence the wear. His duties were to identify the most immediate threats and direct the gun director onto the chosen target. Operation beleaguer was a major united states military operation led by maj. Examples included are taken from the sixinch cruiser of the mauritius class, a dido class cruiser, and a typical destroyer. Records of the army air forces aaf national archives. These guns are combined high angle and low angle guns. Long range armament and secondary armament against surface craft. The rn gunnery pocket book published in 1945 states. The gunnery pocket book part 1 san francisco maritime.
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History and technology the british high angle control. Buy british navy 19141945 world war ii militaria 19391945 and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. What did it take for the gunnery officer aboard a navy. Drawing on documents, diagrams, and illustrations from british and american archives, it combines information on training, gunnery, convoys, and antisubmarine techniques with dramatic personal accounts. The gunnery officer was the head of a team of specialists and oversaw the operation of the fire control director. British mechanical gunnery computers of world war ii, bromley, p22. Rn gunnery history sheet, second world war imperial war. Tanks history forum all empires page 1 ww1 tanks history forum all empires page 1. This edition has a few small corrections and updates that were added by hand in 1949 that are reflected in the text. Wwii restricted b29 pilot 1945 nagasaki osaka nagoya target briefing maps relic. Sydney modified leander class cruiser an introduction to.
Dec 09, 2017 reprint ww2 german soldiers pocket book on the british army jan 1945. This one is printed in germany in 1945 and in very nice condition with 56 pages full of photos and nice unit history. Corrections and additions are welcome please email me at the address shown at the foot of the page. The merchant navy seaman pocket manual provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of these brave sailors, many of whom did not return.
What did it take for the gunnery officer aboard a navy ship. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading british cruisers. Dornbusch, zeigler, and the authors own observation indicate that george f. Drawing h m british cruisers of world war two by alan raven and. This is not a true cruise book, but an operations history. He is identified as an aerial gunner by the wings above his left breast pocket, and on this pocket is a marksmanship badge for aerial gunnery and machine gun proficiency. Pompom director was a director for british antiaircraft guns on british warships of the 1930s into the second world war. Blue cloth, gilt titles, the boards are faded, bumped, with wear at edges. The rn gunnery pocket book publish ed in 1945 states. This bulletin is a confidential, nonregistered publication and shall be safeguarded as required by u. Since it was published in oct 1945, it must have been based on wartime claims, not post war verified aa kills.