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2) Warships
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In twelve dioramic scenes,discover how warships havechanged from the sail and oarpower of ancient Greek triremes and 19th century ships of the line to iron warships of the early 20th century and today's modern aircraft carriers and stealth missile destroyers.
3) Warships
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"Learn all about warships, from how they have influenced history to how the technology behind them has improved over time."--
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In the last century, there have been some pretty amazing advances in naval technology. This visually arresting reference guide profiles several dozen warships. The naval vessels featured include submarines, amphibious landing craft, aircraft carriers, and destroyers.
10) Warships
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Profiles some of the different warships used by the United States Navy and other navies around the world, describing their design, weapons, and uses.
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Set sail with the US Navy's powerful fleet of warships. From protecting the open seas to guarding the nation's coastlines, these ships take on the most important jobs in the US military. Readers will love exploring different warships with diagrams and photos on every page.
13) Military ships
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"Simple text and full-color photographs describe various military ships"--Provided by publisher.
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Extreme instability in Cuba during 1933 led to two military coups in one month. The second coup, led by Fulgencio Batista y Zaldivar and encouraged by the U.S. government, put Havana university professor Ramon Grau San Martin in the presidency; Batista was appointed chief of staff. The United States, which treated Cuba as a virtual protectorate, sent battleships to Havana to try to quell any further uprisings and protect U.S. citizens and interests...
15) Destroyers
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Text and photographs describe destroyers, their parts, and what these ships do.
18) Cruisers
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Discusses the different types and uses of ships used by the United States as fighting forces of the sea.
19) Destroyers
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Discusses the different types and uses of ships used by the United States as fighting forces of the sea.