Marolda, Edward J.
US Seventh Fleet, Vietnam 1964-73: American naval power in Southeast Asia (Fleet)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472856814
- author:
- Marolda, Edward J.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 24.9 x 18.6 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, United States,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The US Seventh Fleet, Vietnam 1964-75: A Comprehensive History of America's Naval Power in Southeast Asia. This book provides a detailed examination of the role of the US Navy's Seventh Fleet during the Vietnam War. Drawing from thousands of declassified secret documents, renowned historian Dr Edward J Marolda offers a unique perspective on how the fleet operated and fought in this complex conflict. The book covers all aspects of the fleet's activities, including its carrier-based air power, surface combatant operations, and logistics. From the Gulf of Tonkin Incident to the final evacuation of South Vietnam, the Seventh Fleet played a vital strategic role in America's campaign in Vietnam. This study provides an excellent introduction to the operational lessons learnt from this period, making it an essential read for anyone interested in naval history or the Vietnam War. With well-chosen photographs, new maps, and excellent artwork, this book is a superbly illustrated examination of the US Navy's most powerful fleet at work.
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