U.S. Navy Minecraft (Paperback). This item is unavailable.U.S. Navy Minecraft (Paperback)

Paperback. In modern naval warfare, offensive and defensive mine operations and the ships that perform them often take a back seat to the more glamorous carrier strike groups, strategic deterrence patrols and anti-submarine operations. Despite their relatively small size and numbers, minecraft have enormous strategic and tactical value. With more than 200 photos, this book details the histories and specifications of more than 2,200 vessels that have served as minelayers and minesweepers, from World War I to today. Rare examples include the U.S. Navy's only purpose-built mine-laying submarine, and the remarkable 36-foot "mini minesweeper." With more than 200 photos, this book details the histories and specifications of more than 2,200 vessels that have served as minelayers and minesweepers, from World War I to today. Rare examples include the US Navys only purpose-built mine-laying submarines, and the remarkable 36-foot mini minesweeper. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…