On 3 June 1944, Second Platoon, 42d Field Hospital (the unit was divided over different ships) was back aboard the “Susan B. Anthony” (acquired by the US Navy 7 August 1942, converted to troopship, took part in the North Africa landings, the Sicily occupation, and the invasion of Fr...
Within the armed services, there are special interests. So, for example, the Navy carrier enthusiasts fight for their hegemony while the submariners fight to keep their slice of the budgetary pie. Within the “old” Army, the combat branches (infantry, armor, artillery) fought to ensure their...
The Marines still flew their piston engined Tigercats and Corsairs, and believed wholeheartedly in the two-man nightfighter concept the Navy still was not entirely sold on. As opposed to the Navy, with jet fighters aplenty, the Skyknight represented a massive upgrade for the Marines, who alrea...
British diplomats encouraged US Navy carrier group to postpone low-flying operations after Iran seized UK sailors and marines. British government officials... J Rosamond 被引量: 0发表: 2007年 Iran Says Cargo Ship Was Seized Over Debts. The article reports the claim by Iranian Foreign Minister Ja...
U.S. defense outlays are at least eight times those of China. Despite pressures to cut U.S. government expenditures, the U.S. Navy will not reduce its eleven aircraft carrier groups to ten. For its part, China boasts just one refitted Ukrainian aircraft carrier that can move but is stil...
The U.S. Navy's top officials recommended that the captain relieved of duty after sounding the alarms of a growing coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier should be reinstated. The decision to reinstate Navy Capt. Brett Crozier's command of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt sit...
propelled by the wind, and witness the breathtaking views of the azure sea. History buffs can explore the Phangan Royal Navy Ship, a fascinating attraction that offers a glimpse into the island's maritime heritage. Step aboard this impressive ship and learn about its intriguing history through in...