012 US SEVENTH FLEET, KOREA 1950-53: The first Cold War naval campaign

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Explains how the US Navy brought its war-winning fleet to bear in a complex campaign against South Korea. Seventh Fleet's role included blockading enemy ports, escorting convoys, close air support, interdiction, naval gunfire support, and amphibious invasions and evacuations. With few exceptions, Seventh Fleet's command of the sea around Korea was unchallenged, allowing the fleet to focus its efforts on supporting the ground war. Examines the ships and technology, command and organization, logistics, intelligence, and combat performance of the fleet. Illustrated throughout with 40 archive photos and 13 pages of original color illustrations.