Winds, Waves, and Warriors - 9780807172230

Winds, Waves, and WarriorsBattling the Surf at Normandy, Tarawa, and Inchon\nAuthor(s): Thomas M. Mitchell\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Louisiana State University Press, United States\nImprint: Louisiana State University Press\nISBN-13: 9780807172230, 978-0807172230\nSynopsis\nWinds, Waves, and Warriors examines the oceanographic conditions that [url] military planners considered, or should have considered, when landing troops and vehicles on the beach at three historic amphibious assaults: Normandy, Tarawa, and Inchon. Oceanographer Thomas M. Mitchell brings welcome insight into a little-studied yet extraordinary aspect of ground warfare by explaining why certain tidal and weather conditions existed at those specific places and times, and how they affected the Army and Marine foot soldiers fighting to get ashore. \n\nMitchell offers easy-to-understand descriptions of basic oceanographic concepts and applies them to actual amphibious operations. Winds and waves hampered the Allies' .