Military forces and sectors Books

First published in 2002. From the foreword: "This insightful work by David N. Spires holds many lessons in tactical air-ground operations. Despite peacetime rivalries in the drafting of service doctrine, in World War II the immense pressures of wartime...

From the foreword: WHEN JAPAN ATTACKED PEARL HARBOR on December 7, 1941, and Germany and Italy joined Japan four days later in declaring war against the United States, intelligence essential for the Army Air Forces to conduct effective warfare in the...

Going Big by Getting Small examines how the United States Special Operations Forces apply operational art, the link between tactics and strategy, in the non-wartime, steady-state environments called Phase Zero. With revised and innovative operational art...

Corporal Leonard Guttridge was among the many unsung heroes of the Battle of Britain--the Royal Air Force mechanics and armorers who patched bullet holes, repaired engines, refueled empty tanks and replenished ammunition, enabling outnumbered pilots...

After the attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7), American sailors of the Asiatic Fleet (where it was December 8) were abandoned by Washington and left to conduct a war on their own, isolated from the rest of the U.S. naval forces. Their fate in the...

In the five months after Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese Navy won a string of victories in a campaign to consolidate control of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. In June of 1942, Japan suffered a devastating defeat at the Battle of Midway and...

Title: History of the Navy of the United States of America.<br /><br />Author: James Fenimore Cooper<br /><br />Publisher: Gale, Sabin Americana <br /><br />Description: <br /><br />Based on Joseph...

""Young Heroes of the American Navy"" is a historical book written by Thomas W. Parker and published in 1915. The book tells the stories of young men who served in the United States Navy during the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War...

Wrecks And Derelicts In The North Atlantic Ocean, 1887 To 1893, Inclusive: Their Location, Publication, Destruction, Etc. (1894) is a book written by C. D. Sigsbee. The book provides a comprehensive account of the wrecks and derelicts that occurred in...

The Waterloo Campaign: A Study is a historical book written by Pratt, Sisson Cooper in 1907. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Waterloo campaign, which was fought between the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte and the coalition forces of...

This classic work is a fascinating exploration of the naval history of Great Britain from ancient times to the modern era. With detailed accounts of some of the most memorable battles in history and biographical sketches of some of the most notable...

A history of the British Navy from the medieval period to the end of the 19th century, focusing on its major battles and victories. Allen provides detailed accounts of famous naval encounters such as the Battle of Trafalgar and the Battle of Jutland, as...

One of the earliest histories of the United States Navy, this book covers the period from the first European explorations of the New World to the end of the War of 1812. Written by the acclaimed author of The Last of the Mohicans, it is a sweeping epic...

Join U.S. naval officer David Porter aboard the USS Essex as he embarks on a voyage of nearly two years to the Pacific Ocean in 1812. The Journal of a Cruise Made to the Pacific Ocean provides a fascinating firsthand account of the experiences of a naval...

As one of the foremost naval historians of his time, A T. Mahan's insights into the major operations of the Royal Navy during the latter half of the 18th century are invaluable. Originally published in 1902, this book offers a detailed analysis of key...

Este libro es una historia completa de la Armada española desde la unión de los reinos de Castilla y Aragón en el siglo XV hasta el siglo XIX. Incluye detalles sobre las batallas y los logros de la Armada en este período, así como información sobre la...

Dans ce livre, plusieurs auteurs proposent une histoire détaillée de la marine, explorant ses origines, son développement, ses progrès technologiques, les grandes batailles navales et les grandes explorations maritimes. Ce livre offre une perspective...

Published in 1891, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the US Navy during the late 19th century. Written by two distinguished naval officers, the book covers everything from the design of ships to the tactics of naval warfare...

John D. Brandt's comprehensive guide to naval ordnance offers detailed information on the principles of gunnery and the use of naval cannons. Adapted to the latest official regulations and approved by the Bureau of Ordnance, this work is a must-have for...

This authoritative guide offers an in-depth look at the design, capabilities, and operational history of submarines used by navies around the world. From the earliest prototype vessels to the most advanced nuclear-powered subs, this book covers the full...

Written by John Bigelow, The Panama Canal and the Daughters of Danaus explores the history and significance of the Panama Canal. Bigelow discusses the challenges and controversies surrounding the construction of the canal, as well as its economic and...

The Commission of HMS Renown is a memoir of the service of this famous British battleship during the early 20th century. Written by Charles Mitchell, a former crewmember of the Renown, the book provides a firsthand account of life aboard this historic...

A comprehensive survey of shipbuilding and naval management in ancient and modern times, written by the Dutch statesman, scholar, and engineer Nicolaas Witsen in the late 17th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the technical details of...

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the role played by the US Navy during the Civil War, with a particular focus on the Gulf of Mexico and inland waterways. Mahan, a former naval officer himself, draws on his extensive knowledge of naval strategy...

A vivid and gripping account of the life and times of one of Britain's greatest naval heroes. Drawing on a wealth of archival sources and personal testimony, this book offers a compelling portrait of a man who epitomized the virtues of leadership,...

This book tells the harrowing story of the sinking of the USS Merrimac in Santiago de Cuba Harbor and the subsequent imprisonment of its survivors. Written by survivor Richmond Pearson Hobson, this book provides a firsthand account of the events that...

This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the navies of various global powers during the late 19th century, with a focus on data related to ship particulars and armaments.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This book examines the possible outcomes of a future naval conflict, with a focus on the strategies and technologies that might be employed.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

The book is the second in a series of three dealing with the demonstrated effectiveness of airpower during the 20th Century.The air forces and airpower theories of France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, the USSR and the United States are described...

With fascinating photographs and text, the author describes the parallel lives of himself and his ship during World War II. Treadwell was a commissioned naval officer, but says his true rating should have been "Landlubber 1/c." At the start of the war,...

Nickel On The Grass is a series of vignettes that capture the life of an extraordinary aviator, fighter pilot and leader, Colonel Phil Handley. In a career that spanned 26 years "Hands" earned a reputation as an exceptional pilot and leader in war and...

On the eve of World War II, the Squalus, America's prized submarine, plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Thirty-three members survived, largely because of the efforts of U.S. Navy officer Charles Swede Momsen. In this thrilling true account,...

In the US Army there are only a few men who are able to earn all three tabs worn on the uniform, the Airborne Tab, the Ranger Tab and the Special Forces Tab. Those men are known by many terms, but one of them is "Triple Canopy". These are three stories...

Second edition, including new prefaceFreedom is Not Free.Beginning with WW II Allied raids on Nazi Germany, the story continues with the onset of the Cold War, development of the jet-engine bomber, and the US strategy of nuclear deterrence. The ultimate...

The teenager lashed to the side of Robert Stephenson's yacht in a storm as she sailed with him to Egypt, and other true stories Georgina Ballantine, who landed a record-breaking salmon that was almost as long as she was tall... A family who ran a...

Naval War College Historical Monograph Series 16, originally published in April 2009. This book reprints a diary found in the Naval War College archives of Joseph K Taussig, a distinguished U.S. naval officer, kept when as a naval cadet (midshipman and...

Originally published in 2000 by the United States Army Center of Military History. Examines the institutional origins of modern Army Aviation by recounting the experiences of the men who flew observed fire missions, or Air Observations Posts (AOP) in...

The Night the Dams Burst tells the Real History of the heroic RAF moonlight attack on Germany's Ruhr Dams in May 1943, immortalised by the movie The Dambusters. The author's gripping account is based on his interviews with Bomber Command officers...

This publication issued by the Air Department in September 1916, gives the basic information to enable ground crew to assemble and rig aeroplanes, and goes into greater detail with regard to aircraft  configurations and of specific types. An...

Official R.N. Gunnery School handbook drawn up for the information of Masters and Trained Gunnery Ratings of defensively armed merchant vessels. Valuable information covering: General instructions; Instructions for drill and practice; Sighting; Care and...

In the British naval forces, where there was a need to recruit enough hands to man the vast fleet of the British Empire, extensive regulations existed concerning the selection and status of boys enlisted to keep filling the ranks.Various specific terms...

The 1918 amphibious raids on the Belgian coast After three years of grinding attrition, the First World War on the Western Front remained in a stalemate with the German and Allied armies stuck in opposing trenches divided by a barbed-wire fringed,...

History of the Navy at China Lake, California, V. 3. Tells the story of the creative military/civilian team who worked at the Naval Ordnance Test Station (NOTS) China Lake from 1948 to 1958.