Archives : 2008 December 27

Book Review: SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT OF THE US FLEET 18TH EDITION

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Published on: 12/27/2008
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Book Review:  SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT OF THE US FLEET 18TH EDITION By Norman Polmar Let me get this part out of the way: This is an absolute must-have book if you have any books in your home library about the US Navy today. Even if you have an old edition, [...]

Book Review: Hill how-to – Step-by-step instructions for winning defense dollars

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Published on: 12/27/2008
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Armed Forces JournalHill how-toStep-by-step instructions for winning defense dollarsBY EDWARD LUNDQUISTWhether you are an experienced government relations pro or new to the business, if you want to understand the process for getting funding for defense programs, Matthew Kambrod’s “Lobbying for Defense: An Insider’s View” is instructive. It may seem like [...]

Book Review: STRIKE FROM THE SEA: The Royal Navy & US Navy at War in the Middle East 1949-2003

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STRIKE FROM THE SEA: The Royal Navy & US Navy at War in the Middle East 1949-2003 By Iain Ballantyne Pen & Sword Maritime Books Published in the US by US Naval Institute Press Reviewed by Capt. Edward Lundquist, US Navy (Ret.) Iain Ballantyne is my editor at Warships International [...]

USS BRONSTEIN: The Little Combatant That Made Big Waves

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USS BRONSTEIN: The Little Combatant That Made Big Waves The US Navy built several variations of escorts after World War II, including both steamand diesel-powered ships. The 314-ft Dealyclass displaced 1800-tons and had a 600-lb steam plant. Four similar ships of the Claud Jones-class were diesel powered. At 27-kts, steam-powered [...]


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