Merchant Ship Attrition: A Historical Perspective. Phase 1

Abstract

Traces the history of sealift protection, with primary concentration on World War II. Examines ship types, exploited advantages and constraints through seven phases of the war, statistical data which indicates attrition rates, and analysis of submarine action against independent shipping and convoys. Extensive references and notes. Concludes that attrition rates are highly dependent on the values of such factors as tactics, sensors, weapons, communications, intelligence, speed, experience and training, season, and area.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA183840

Entities

People

  • Ralph V. Buck

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Attrition
  • Boats
  • Commerce
  • Depth Charges
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Escort Carrier
  • Indian Ocean
  • Marine Transportation
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design