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197 colour photographs. 128 pages. S/C £18.95 |
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AIR ASSAULT FROM THE SEA Patrick Allen Aviation is now one of the most important elements in modern amphibious operations. The USA and UK have both expanded their amphibious and air assault capabilities by building new helicopter assault ships such as the US Navy Wasp Class LHD (Large Helicopter Dock) and the Royal Navy with their new LPH (Landing Platform Helicopter) HMS Ocean together with a fleet of new and modernised helicopters. This book takes a look at today's helicopter aviation units, which operate from these new helicopter assault ships. It also looks at the other NATO countries which have or are developing their amphibious capability, including the Netherlands who have a close partnership with the UK's Royal Marines and have recently expanded their capability with the introduction of a new generation Landing Platform Dock (LPD) HNLMS Rotterdam. |
