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Clear for Action: The Photographic Story of Modern Naval Combat, 1898–1964
Clear for Action: The Photographic Story of Modern Naval Combat, 1898–1964
Author: Foster Hailey and Milton Lancelot
Condition: Poor
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Clear for Action: The Photographic Story of Modern Naval Combat, 1898–1964 takes readers on a vivid visual tour of six decades of maritime warfare, from the Spanish–American War through the early Cold War. Using an extensive archive of rare, dramatic photographs with compact, authoritative commentary, Foster Hailey and Milton Lancelot trace the technological and strategic shifts that transformed navies—the thunder of battleships giving way to carrier aviation, the rise of submarines and antisubmarine tactics, and the changing face of fleet operations across Atlantic, Pacific and Mediterranean theaters—while bringing to life the human experiences of sailors and commanders who shaped those moments.
Richly illustrated and designed as both a reference and a pictorial tribute, the book features archival action photography, technical and identification views of warships, maps and charts of naval operations, and diagrams by Charles G. Lancelot that clarify engagements and ship types. First published in 1964 by Bonanza Books, New York, it serves as an essential visual companion for naval history students, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking a compact, evocative survey of modern naval combat.
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Title / Bibliographic
Clear for Action: The Photographic Story of Modern Naval Combat, 1898–1964
Foster Hailey
Milton Lancelot
Charles G. Lancelot (diagrams)
Bonanza Books, New York
First published 1964
Type of Book
Photographic history
Illustrated naval history
Pictorial reference
Military history survey (1898–1964)
Chronological Scope
Modern naval warfare 1898–1964
Pre–World War I naval combat
World War I naval combat
World War II naval combat
Post–World War II and early Cold War naval operations
Spanish–American War 1898 (naval aspect)
Korean War era naval operations
Service Branch / Focus
Naval warfare
War at sea
Surface fleets
Submarines and antisubmarine warfare
Naval aviation
Carrier warfare
Amphibious operations (naval aspect)
Theaters of War (as covered in naval context)
Atlantic naval theater (World Wars)
Pacific naval theater (World War II)
Mediterranean naval operations (World Wars)
North Sea and European coastal waters
Caribbean / Caribbean–Cuba theater (Spanish–American War naval actions)
Far East / Western Pacific naval operations
Korean littoral waters (Korean War era)
Main Nations / Navies Involved
United States Navy
Royal Navy (United Kingdom)
Imperial Japanese Navy
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine and Kriegsmarine)
Italian Navy (Regia Marina)
French Navy
Russian / Soviet Navy
Spanish Navy (Spanish–American War)
Axis naval forces
Allied naval forces
Operations, Campaigns, and Battles (naval)
Spanish–American War naval battles (1898)
Jutland, Battle of (World War I)
Atlantic convoy campaigns (World Wars)
Battle of the Atlantic (World War II)
Pacific island campaigns (naval and carrier battles, World War II)
Mediterranean convoy and fleet actions (World War II)
Korean War naval support and patrol operations
Weapons, Ships, and Systems
Battleships
Battlecruisers
Aircraft carriers
Escort carriers
Cruisers
Destroyers
Submarines / U‑boats
Motor torpedo boats (MTBs / PT boats)
Amphibious assault ships and landing craft
Naval guns and big–gun artillery
Naval torpedoes
Naval mines
Anti‑aircraft defenses (shipborne)
Naval radar and fire–control development
Naval aviation (carrier aircraft)
Naval jet aircraft (early Cold War)
Missile‑age naval weapons (early guided missiles and rockets at sea)
Visual and Illustrative Content
Extensive photographic content (naval combat photography)
Archival war photography
Action photographs of ships in combat
Photographs of naval aircraft and submarines
Diagrams of ships and engagements (by Charles G. Lancelot)
Maps and charts of naval operations
Technical and identification views of warships
Themes and Subjects
Evolution of naval warfare 1898–1964
Transition from battleship era to carrier era
Development of naval aviation
Submarine warfare and antisubmarine tactics
Convoy protection and commerce raiding
Shore bombardment and amphibious support
Technological change in naval weapons and sensors
Modernization of fleets
Naval strategy and tactics (illustrated through photos)
Format / Intended Use
Reference work for naval history
Illustrated overview for students of military history
Visual companion to twentieth–century naval warfare
Collector / enthusiast naval pictorial
Book Condition: Poor
Book Condition: Poor
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
