Razzle Dazzle
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Razzle Dazzle by James H Bruns
During World War I, American merchant ships were given oddly colored paint jobs to distort their profiles at sea. Dubbed Razzle-Dazzle, these camouflage patterns were believed responsible for dramatic decreases in Allied shipping losses. This book examines the real (and more compelling) factors that made a difference in the survivability of merchant shipping: the various measures taken principally by the U.S. Navy, including the use of convoys and destroyer escorts, along with some innovative naval technologies. At the same time, advances in America's shipbuilding industry and the development of the nation's first major on-the-job training program enabled mass production of merchant ships at a record pace.
During his 35-year federal and not-for-profit career James H. Bruns has served as Director of the Department of the Navy’s Museum System, with administrative oversight of the Navy’s nine national Museums. He lives in Lorton, Virginia.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781476687636 |
| ISBN 10 | 1476687633 |
| Title | Razzle Dazzle |
| Author | James H Bruns |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Year published | 2022-11-10 |
| Number of pages | 274 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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