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Mines against Japan / by Ellis A. Johnson and David A. Katcher.

Author/creator Johnson, Ellis A.
Other author/creatorKatcher, David A., author.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoSilver Spring, Md. : Naval Ordnance Laboratory; [for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off., Washington], [1973]
Descriptionxiii, 313 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subject(s)
World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945--Japan.
Mines (Military explosives)
Submarine mines--History.
Contents Mines before World War II -- Sea blockade from the air -- Summary of mining operations and results -- Mine policy during World War II -- Staff aspects of mining operations -- Outer Zone operations -- Inner zone operations -- Tactics of inner zone campaign -- Requirements for new mines -- The problem of countermeasures -- Problems in the development of new weapons.
Abstract Details the submarine, surface, and aerial mining campaign against Japan in World War II. Includes statistics on mines laid, casualties, and aircraft performance.
Issued in other formOnline version: Johnson, Ellis A. Mines against Japan. Silver Spring, Md., Naval Ordnance Laboratory; [for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off., Washington, 1973]
LCCN 74601019
GPO item number0410-A
Govt. docs number D 215.2: J 27

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Joyner Fed Docs Stacks D 215.2: J 27 ✔ Available Place Hold
Joyner General Stacks V856.5.U6 J63 ✔ Available Place Hold
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