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On Contested Shores
The Evolving Role of Amphibious Operations in the History of Warfare
Book • 2020
On Contested Shores is a detailed anthology edited by Timothy Heck and B. A. Friedman, featuring inputs from 20 authors.
The book covers the evolution of amphibious operations from historical events like the Night Attack on Porto Ercoletto in 1555 to modern and future amphibious warfare.
It avoids the typical focus on major 20th-century campaigns like Gallipoli and Normandy, instead highlighting often overlooked events and their strategic implications.
The book is divided into distinct time periods and includes illustrations to help readers understand the tactical and strategic contexts.
It is a valuable resource for military historians, strategists, and practitioners, emphasizing the enduring importance of amphibious operations in modern warfare.
The book covers the evolution of amphibious operations from historical events like the Night Attack on Porto Ercoletto in 1555 to modern and future amphibious warfare.
It avoids the typical focus on major 20th-century campaigns like Gallipoli and Normandy, instead highlighting often overlooked events and their strategic implications.
The book is divided into distinct time periods and includes illustrations to help readers understand the tactical and strategic contexts.
It is a valuable resource for military historians, strategists, and practitioners, emphasizing the enduring importance of amphibious operations in modern warfare.
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Iwo Jima: WWII in the Pacific
