Maritime Command Pacific
David Zimmerman
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Maritime Command Pacific
Published
2015
Publisher
de Gruyter GmbH, Walter
Pages
206
ISBN-13
9780774830362
Description
"The Royal Canadian Navy crews that sailed the Atlantic during the early Cold War held a contemptuous view of their West Coast brethren, likening the Pacific fleet to a "yacht club" where sailors enjoyed a life of leisurely service on a tranquil sea. As Maritime Command Pacific demonstrates, nothing could be further from the truth. The first comprehensive history of the Pacific fleet from 1945 to 1965, it begins by exploring how Maritime Command Pacific (MARCAP) weathered postwar downsizing only to face rapid expansion in the wake of the Korean War. As Cold War tensions mounted, defense planning evolved, leading to joint US-Canadian naval operations and the development of the ALCANUS accord to protect the west coast of Alaska, Canada, and United States. David Zimmerman animates the lives of the men who served during this twenty-year period, recounting how they contended with drifting Japanese mines, joint US-Canadian training exercises, and the threat of Soviet submarines--all while patrolling a rugged coastline known, in part, as the "Graveyard of the Pacific." Along the way, he establishes that the Pacific fleet was definitely not a yacht club."--
Subjects
Strategic vectors
Wings of the Canadian Armed Forces, 1913-1972
Customs and traditions of the Canadian Armed Forces
French Canadians and bilingualism in the Canadian armed forces
Better off dead
Forced to Change
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Maritime Command Pacific?
This edition of Maritime Command Pacific has approximately 206 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Maritime Command Pacific?
For most readers, Maritime Command Pacific typically takes between 4h 18m and 2h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,500 words
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What is the word count of Maritime Command Pacific?
The estimated word count for Maritime Command Pacific is approximately 51,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Maritime Command Pacific?
Maritime Command Pacific was written by David Zimmerman.
When was Maritime Command Pacific published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.