#393819 in Books 2009-06-23 2009-06-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .38 x .8 x 7.22l; .37 #File Name: 184603435348 pages
Review
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Too Much; Too LittleBy ZVONUnfortunately this book is not as good as the author's previous excellent book on LSTs. There is simply too much ground to cover for both LCIs and LSMs and their numerous variants to cover both types in a single 48 page book. It would have been far better to treat both types in seperate 48p. books of their own; and the importance of both types in WWII would have justified this. Undoubtedly; this was probably not the author's fault; but due to a lack of vision on the part of the publisher.What is in the book is very good; but it could have been alot better.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Finally a good book on important craftBy History NutThe LCI and LSM were two key landing craft used in WWII. Finally a 'ready referrence' on these two vessels. The book contained a good brief history of both types with the LCI getting most of the coverage as the most plentiful and versital. The diagrams were pretty good allowing one to become familiar with the interior of the vessels. There were some really excellent and seldom seen photographs of the LCI and LSM in action also. Thanks for filling a much-longed-for need.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The ads for this book are misleadingBy ops32Just like Osprey's Landing Ship; Tank book; If you want to know anything about the ships AFTER WW2; don't buy this book. There is a sentence that says these ships participated in Korea and Vietnam. That is it. No other info at all. This book may be good for WW2 buffs; but that's where the info ends. DO NOT buy this book unless you are looking for WW2 info.
