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Overlord coastline : a history of D-Day with special emphasis on what can be seen today Chicken, Stephen H 1993 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.542.1"1944"

The D-day ships : Neptune: the greatest amphibious operation in history /John de S. Winser. Winser, John de S. 1994. • BOOK • 2 copies available. 940.542.1"1944"

Britain's coast at war : invasion threat, coastal forces, bombardment and training for D-Day/Neil R. "The whole of Britain's coastline was involved in the struggle against the Nazis. In the early days invasion was the main threat.Dover and the South East suffered grievously from aerial attacks and were also shelled by German artillery from across the Channel, the area was dubbed 'Hell Fire Corner.' Cities and towns all around the coast such as Plymouth, Portsmouth, Hull and Great Yarmouth were the targets of devastating air raids. The coast and lochs of Scotland became a key training area for commandos and assault troops for D-Day and its ports saw the return of crews of sunk vessels of both sides. The East Coast was pivotal to North Sea operations against enemy mining and E-boat operations. The Western ports, particularly Liverpool, were crucial to the vital Atlantic convoys and the defeat of the U-boat threat. The final months of training and preparation for D-Day centred on the South Coast when disaster struck during Exercise Tiger off Slapton Sands. Britain's coastal ports continued to attract 'Tip and Run' raids and the attention of V rockets that changed the character of many these towns and cities forever. Neil Storey's superbly researched work brilliantly describes all this and more in words and images."--Provided by the publisher. 2021. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 941.084

D-Day remembered : the Normandy landings 6 June 1944 : extracts from the Imperial War Museum's collection Imperial War Museum (Great Britain) 1994 • SOUND-REC • 1 copy available. 940.542.1"1944"

Normandy, the sailors' story: a naval history of D-Day and the battle for France /Nick Hewitt. "On 6 June 1944, Operation Neptune began. The D-Day landings in Normandy, involving 7,000 ships and nearly 200,000 sailors, formed the largest seaborne invasion in history. Nick Hewitt draws on groundbreaking new material to chart the complex campaign at sea which enabled the Allied assult, and the violent sea battle that mirrored the fighting on land. Aboard ships ranging from frail plywood landing craft to sleek destroyers, sailors were active combatants in the operation, having already worked tirelessly to secure the Seine Bay in the months preceding. They fought battles against German submarines, aircraft, and warships, and maintained careful watch to keep control of the English Channel. But despite this immense effort from the Navy, the wider maritime campaign has been broadly forgotten. Hewitt recounts these sailors' stories for the first time--and shows how, without their actions, D-Day would have failed."--Provided by the publisher. [2024] • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.54/21421

The Australia Day historical address Johnston, D Hope 1948? • PAMPHLET • 1 copy available. 994.02

Sailors' knots / Cyrus Lawrence Day. Day, Cyrus Lawrence, 1937 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 677.7.08

The complete day skipper : digitalexercises Cunliffe, Tom, 2004 • CD-ROM • 1 copy available. 797.144

Empire Javelin, D-Day assault ship : the British vessel that landed the US 116th infantry on Omaha Beach "Empire Javelin an American-built LSI (Landing Ship, Infantry) in Royal Navy service, played an important role on D-Day. She carried A Company 116th RCT (the famous 'Bedford' Boys') across the Channel and her landing craft put them ashore on Dog Green sector as part of the initial assault or 'suicide wave', onto Omaha beach. In telling her story, Philip Kay-Bujak does justice to the contribution of the Royal Navy at Omaha Beach, which has been underappreciated in the past (when directing Saving Private Ryan, Stephen Spielberg notoriously said there was no British involvement). Drawing heavily on first-hand accounts, the author covers the actions of the ship herself and of the landing craft launched from her in great detail. One third of her landing craft were lost in the first wave alone. He also reveals Empire Javelin's earlier life, from design and construction, through launch and training. Similarly, he relates her service after that fateful day in June 1944, when she continued to ferry troops across the Channel for several months. The events surrounding her sinking in December 1944, either by U-boat or a mine, while laden with troops, are also fully examined. The author's skilful narrative is supported by archive photos, the whole forming a fitting testament to the contribution of Empire Javelin and ships like her, which, though less glamorous than battleships and destroyers, played a vital role in Operation Overlord and the liberation of Europe."--Provided by the publisher.' 2024. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.5421421

Antarctica : a biography /David Day. "For nearly two centuries the race to claim exclusive possession of Antarctica gripped the imagination of the world. This book is the first ever major international history of this forbidding continent, from the eighteenth century voyages of discovery to the fierce rivalries of today, as governments, scientists, environmentalists, and oil companies compete for control."--Provided by the publisher. 2013. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 910.4(99)"1770/2012"

[Sailing instructions and signals by day 1794? • RARE-BOOK • 1 copy available. 094:627.724

The Navy : 1939 to the present day Arthur, Max, 1997 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.49"1939/1997"(42)

The six day war / by Randolph S. Churchill and Winston S. Churchill. Churchill, Randolph S.-(Randolph Spencer), 1967 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.48"1967"

The art of knotting and splicing / by Cyrus Lawrence Day. Day, Cyrus Lawrence, 1970. • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 677.7.08

Sword beach : the untold story of D-Day's forgotten victory /Stephen Fisher. "6th June 1944 saw the largest seaborne assault in human history: D-Day. The landings on the five Normandy beaches, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, will go down in legend as the first footsteps on the journey to end the war in northern Europe. While much has been written about the operation as a whole, little detailed attention has been paid to the battle for Sword Beach itself, the easternmost of the amphibious attack areas. For the first time, historian and archaeologist Stephen Fisher puts the British landing under the spotlight and using previously unseen research, documents and personal testimonies pieces together the buildup, the day itself and its aftermath in such a way as to uniquely bring the operation to vivid life. Following a massive air and naval bombardment that began before the sun had even risen, the stage was set for the first of tens of thousands of troops to come ashore on Sword that day. It was to be a day of triumph and tragedy as the Allies pushed forward to the key objective of Caen against German defenders who were, uniquely on D-Day, backed up by an armoured division. Never before has this campaign been afforded such insightful and detailed scrutiny. Stephen Fisher brings his considerable knowledge and expertise to paint a thrilling picture of how the deep beachhead was established and pays tribute to the heroism and sacrifices that were made on that fateful day."--Provided by the publisher. 2024. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 940.5421421

A sermon preached before the king, Aug 14 1666 before the day of thanksgiving for the late victory at Dolben, D D 1666 • RARE-PAMPH • 1 copy available. 094:252.6

A philosophical dissertation on the diving vessel projected by Mr Day, and sunk in Plymouth Sound Falck, N D 1775 • RARE-FOLIO • 1 copy available. 094:626.022.2

Coastal shipping of the Isle of Man : 1946 - present day /Stan Basnett. "A pictorial record of the changes that have gradually taken place in the shipping scene around the island since the Second World War to the present day"--Back cover. [2008] • FOLIO • 1 copy available. 629.123.2

Lecky's general utility A B C and D tables, for the quick solution of many every-day problems in navigation Lecky, S T S 1897 • FOLIO • 2 copies available. 527.5

The Port of Aberdeen : a history of its trade and shipping from the 12th century to the present day Clark, Victoria E 1921 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 382(412.5)

Day ; revised and photographed by Colin Jarman. "Knots and Splices, first published in 1953, has been used by many thousands of sailors all over the world. The new edition of this much loved reference has now been completely revised to bring it up to date with modern developments. Superb full colour photographs show the formation of each knot. Refers to modern materials and their properties. Covers knots, bends, hitches, loops, whippings, seizings and much more. A comprehensive pocket guide designed for anyone wanting to work with rope."--Provided by the publisher. 20017 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 677.7.08(036)

Asian maritime strategies : navigating troubled waters /Bernard D. Cole. " Asian Maritime Strategies explores one of the world's most complex and dangerous maritime arenas. Asia, stretching from the Aleutian Islands to the Persian Gulf, contains the world's busiest trade routes. It is also the scene of numerous maritime territorial disputes, pirate attacks, and terrorist threats. In response, the nations of the region are engaged in a nascent naval arms race. In this new work, Bernard Cole, author of the acclaimed The Great Wall At Sea, examines the maritime strategies and naval forces of the region's nations, as well as evaluating the threats and opportunities for cooperation at sea. The United States Navy is intimately involved in these disputes and opportunities, which threaten vital American economic, political, and security interests. The most useful geographical designation for maritime Asia is the "Indo-Pacific" and Cole provides both a survey of the maritime strategies of the primary nations of the Indo-Pacific region as well as an evaluation of the domestic and international politics that drive those strategies. The United States, Canada, Russia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, China, the Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Iran, the smaller Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf states are all surveyed and analyzed. The United States, Japan, China, and India draw the most attention, given their large modern navies and distant strategic reach and the author concludes that the United States remains the dominant maritime power in this huge region, despite its lack of a traditionally strong merchant marine. U.S. maritime power remains paramount, due primarily to its dominant navy. The Chinese naval modernization program deservedly receives a good deal of public attention, but Cole argues that on a day-to-day basis the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, as its navy is named, is the most powerful maritime force in Far Eastern waters, while the modernizing Indian Navy potentially dominates the Indian Ocean. Most telling will be whether United States power and focus remain on the region, while adjusting to continued Chinese maritime power in a way acceptable to both nations. No other current or recent work provides such a complete description of the Indo-Pacific region's navies and maritime strategies, while analyzing the current and future impact of those forces. "-- 2013. • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.462(100)"19/20"

The story of the British Navy from the earliest times to the present day Chatterton, E. Keble-(Edward Keble), 1911 • BOOK • 1 copy available. 355.353(42)(091)

Historical interpretation : sources of English history 1066 to the present day Bagley, J. J.-(John Joseph), 1972 • BOOK • 2 copies available. 942

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