Overview

During World War I, American merchant ships were given oddly colored paint jobs to distort their profiles at sea. Dubbed ""Razzle-Dazzle,"" these camouflage patterns were believed responsible for dramatic decreases in Allied shipping losses. This book examines the real (and more compelling) factors that made a difference in the survivability of merchant shipping: the various measures taken principally by the U.S. Navy, including the use of convoys and destroyer escorts, along with some innovative naval technologies. At the same time, advances in America's shipbuilding industry and the development of the nation's first major on-the-job training program enabled mass production of merchant ships at a record pace.

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Author:   James H. Bruns
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781476687636

ISBN 10:   1476687633
Pages:   274
Publication Date:   10 November 2022
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction  1. The Gathering Storm at Sea  2. The Ocean, Sky and Sun  3. American Razzle Dazzle  4. The British and American Camouflage Section’s Handiworks  5. The Navy’s Camouflage Section Workshop at Work  6. Safe Passage  7. The U-boat  8. The Queens of the Convoys  9. The War of the Ways 10. The Navy Armed Guards 11. Convoy Duty 12. Cargos 13. Mail 14. The Destroyers, Subchasers and Eagle Boats 15. Convoy Orphans 16. Combating the U-boat Menace from the Air 17. Mines 18. Sabotage, Espionage and Subterfuge 19. Assessing Success Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

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During his 35-year federal and not-for-profit career James H. Bruns has served as Director of the Department of the Navy’s Museum System, with administrative oversight of the Navy’s nine national Museums. He lives in Lorton, Virginia.

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