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Norman Polmar

    Norman Polmar is een analist, consultant en auteur gespecialiseerd in maritieme, luchtvaart- en wetenschap- en technologiekwesties. Zijn werken duiken diep in de cruciale aspecten van deze domeinen en bieden diepgaande inzichten in hun evolutie en impact. Door zijn expertise biedt hij lezers een boeiend perspectief op complexe technologieën en hun strategische toepassingen.

    Guide to the Soviet Navy
    Amphibious Warfare - An Illustrated History
    CNN
    Warships
    War in the Gulf
    Aircraft Carriers - Volume 2
    • Project Azorian

      • 264bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      Despite incredible political, military, and intelligence risks, and after six years of secret preparations, the CIA attempted to salvage the sunken Soviet ballistic missile submarine K-129 from the depths of the North Pacific Ocean in early August 1974. This audacious effort was carried out under the cover of an undersea mining operation sponsored by eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes. "Azorian"--Incorrectly identified as Project Jennifer by the press-- was the most ambitious ocean engineering endeavor ever attempted and can be compared to the 1969 moon landing for its level of technological ac.

      Project Azorian2012
      4,0
    • In the post-1945 era, the aircraft carrier has remained a valued weapon despite the development of nuclear weapons, cruise and ballistic missiles, and highly capable submarines. At times, as in the early days of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and in the Falklands conflict, carriers alone could deploy high- performance aircraft to the battlefield.

      Aircraft Carriers - Volume 22007
      4,5
    • Spy Book

      • 656bladzijden
      • 23 uur lezen

      Chronicles the history of international espionage, from ancient times to the present day.

      Spy Book1996
      3,5
    • Codename Downfall

      The Secret Plan to Invade Japan - And Why Truman Dropped the Bomb

      • 351bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen

      Revealing a secret World War II invasion plan that would have meant destruction worse than that caused by the atomic bombs, acclaimed military authors examine a plan code-named Downfall that would have turned Japan into a wasteland. 25,000 first printing.

      Codename Downfall1995
      3,8
    • CNN

      War in the Gulf

      • 240bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Chronicles the Persian Gulf War and events leading up to it and includes images from CNN files

      CNN1991
      4,0
    • Guide to the Soviet Navy

      • 576bladzijden
      • 21 uur lezen

      The most comprehensive review and analysis available of the modern Soviet fleet -- its ships, aircraft, weapons, electronics, bases, shipyards, personnel, and leadership.

      Guide to the Soviet Navy1987
      3,0
    • Warships

      From Early Steam to Nuclear Power

      • 80bladzijden
      • 3 uur lezen
      Warships1981
      4,4