Naval forces and warfare Books

This historical document, addressed to the General Captains of the Departments of the Ocean and Coasts of Spain, details the King's decree regarding the formation of an Admiralty Council. The decree references a previous royal order from January 13th and...

Itinerario Descriptivo Militar De España es una guía militar histórica de España, acompañada de un detallado mapa militar. Publicada en español, esta obra ofrece una visión única de la geografía y la infraestructura de España desde una...

Dive into the rich tapestry of Japan's past with "Japan In Days Of Yore, Volume 2" by Walter Dening. This volume offers a detailed exploration of Japanese society, customs, and historical events during a pivotal period of transformation. From the...

The Anglo-German rivalry in battleship building at the beginning of the twentieth century has been blamed by many as a major cause of the First World War, yet 'the Great Naval Race' has not received the attention that its notoriety would merit.

How were medieval navies organised, and how did powerful rulers use them? This fascinating account brings vividly to life the dangers and difficulties of medieval seafaring.

La Squadra Inglese a Livorno Nel 1652 by Camillo Manfroni delves into a specific historical event: the presence and activities of an English squadron in Livorno (Leghorn), Italy, during the year 1652. Manfroni's work offers a detailed account of this...

Quelques Réflexions Sur La Guerre Navale Sino-Japonaise, written by Auguste Huet, offers insights into the naval aspects of the Sino-Japanese War. Published in 1896, this French-language work examines the strategies, technologies, and outcomes of...

Fer et feu au Soudan, originally written by Rudolf Carl Slatin, recounts the tumultuous events in Sudan during the Mahdist uprising. This translation by G. Bettex, from the 8th German edition, offers a gripping firsthand account of Slatin Pasha's...

"Dominio hollandez no Brasil, especialmente no Rio Grande do Norte" explores the period of Dutch rule in Brazil, with a particular focus on the region of Rio Grande do Norte. This historical work, originally published in 1915, delves into the...

In "Memories and Records, Volume 1," Admiral John Arbuthnot Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, offers a compelling look into his distinguished naval career and the significant events that shaped British maritime history. This autobiography provides a firsthand...

"The Campbells of Argyll" offers a detailed exploration of one of Scotland's most influential clans. Hilda T Skae traces the lineage, history, and impact of the Campbell family, focusing particularly on their significance in Argyll and their broader role...

"Sketches of Algeria During the Kabyle War" offers a firsthand account of Algeria in the mid-19th century, written by Hugh Mulleneux Walmsley. This volume provides insights into the landscape, culture, and conflict of the region during a period of...

"Ascanius; Or, the Young Adventurer" recounts the tumultuous events of the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland during the years 1745-6. This historical narrative provides an impartial view of the uprising, detailing significant events such as the Battle of...

Historical Records of the Buffs, East Kent Regiment, 3rd Foot offers a detailed account of the regiment's formative years from 1572 to 1704. Formerly known as the Holland Regiment and Prince George of Denmark's Regiment, this volume, compiled by Captain...

Spencer traces the full story of this historic ship from its conception and construction in 1799 to its ultimate demise in 1823, when she was stranded and broke up on Little Curacao Island in the West Indies."History enthusiasts and those...

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 notion of a Pax Britannica--a concept implying that Britain's overwhelming strength enforced global peace in the era that began with Napoleon's defeat in 1815--largely ended with the British Empire itself. Although most historians still view...

This edited volume analyses the naval arms race in South-East Asia, and reviews the content, purposes and consequences of the naval policies and development of the main countries of the region. The rise of naval capability in the countries of the...

This new handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the issues facing naval strategy and security in the twenty-first century. Featuring contributions from some of the world's premier researchers and practitioners in the field of naval strategy and...

Following the events and activity surrounding the bicentenary of Trafalgar and the death of Nelson, this volume acts both as a summary of what we have learned and a collection of some of the best scholarship on the battle itself and its context and...

""A Selection From The Public And Private Correspondence Of Vice-Admiral Lord Collingwood V1: Interspersed With Memoirs Of His Life"" is a book written by Cuthbert Collingwood and published in 1828. The book is a compilation of letters and memoirs of...

""A Selected List of Works in the New York Public Library Relating to Nautical and Naval Art and Science Navigation and Seamanship, Shipbuilding, Etc."" is a book published in 1907 by the New York Public Library. The book is a comprehensive guide to the...

""Du Droit De La Force: Guide International Du Commandant De Batiment De Guerre (1891)"" est un livre �����crit par Eugene Marie Henri Rosse. Ce guide est destin����� aux commandants de navires de guerre et traite de l'utilisation de la force dans les...

The Naval Guardian V1 (1805) is a book written by Charles Fletcher. It is a historical work that focuses on the British Navy during the early 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of naval life...

The British Invasion of Maryland, 1812-1815 is a historical book written by William Matthew Marine and first published in 1913. The book provides a detailed account of the British invasion of Maryland during the War of 1812. It covers the events that...

The British Navy For One Hundred Years is a historical book written by Coghlan McLean McHardy in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the British Navy from the late 18th century to the late 19th century, covering the major events, battles,...

""Etudes Sur L'Organisation Des Armees: Et Particulierement De L'Armee Belge"" est un livre �����crit par Alexis Henri Brialmont et publi����� en 1867. Ce livre est une �����tude sur l'organisation des arm�����es, avec un accent particulier sur...

Le livre ""Le Si�����ge de Strasbourg Pendant la Campagne de 1870 (1872)"" de Jean B. Emile Henri Camille Malartic est une �����tude d�����taill�����e du si�����ge de Strasbourg pendant la guerre franco-prussienne de 1870. L'auteur, un officier de...

　This book aims to redefine maritime diplomacy for the modern era. Maritime diplomacy encompasses a spectrum of activities, from co-operative measures such as port visits, exercises and humanitarian assistance to persuasive deployment and coercion. It is...

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...

Armor of the Iowa-Class Battleships is the second book in this series on these warships. Devoting a single, large volume to this subject has resulted in the most detailed book on a warship ever published. The book uses over 600 original plans, new scale...

How do we plan under conditions of uncertainty? The perspective of military planners is a key organizing framework: do they see themselves as preparing to administer a peace, or preparing to fight a future war? Most interwar volumes examine only the...

This book examines the evolution of China's maritime security strategy, and questions what has made China shift from a constrained to a more assertive strategy.Historically, China has not been an active player in maritime security, but in recent years...

The U.S. Navy SEALs have long been considered among the finest, most courageous, and professional soldiers in American military history--an elite fighting force trained as parachutists, frogmen, demolition experts, and guerrilla warriors ready for sea,...

Marty's Musings Tales of the Great Depression, World War II, the Korean War, and New Jersey From the foreword by: James J. Florio, 49th Governor of New Jersey & Lieutenant Commander USNR (Retired) "Marty is a deep and thoughtful observer of the human...

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...

Many books and articles have been written on wars in narrow seas. However, none deals in any comprehensive manner with the problems of strategy and conduct of naval operations. The aim of this book is to explain in some detail the characteristics of a...

""Das Preu�����ische Heer vor und nach der Reorganisation: Seine St�����rke und Zusammensetzung im Kriege 1866 (1866)"" ist ein Buch von Heinrich Beitzke, das sich mit dem preu�����ischen Heer und seiner Reorganisation im Jahr 1866 besch�����ftigt. Das...

This informative manual produced by the US Navy provides a detailed guide to landing-force operations. With clear and concise instructions, this handbook is an essential resource for any member of the landing-force or anyone who wants to know more about...

Explorez l'histoire de la marine française depuis la Renaissance jusqu'à nos jours dans ce troisième volume fascinant.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 book is a register of the officers and vessels of the United States Revenue-Cutter Service. It includes information on the history and organization of the service, as well as biographical information on its officers. The volume is an important...

Este libro contiene una instrucción sobre punterías navales para el uso de los barcos del Rey en el siglo XVIII. Una obra técnica y práctica que muestra la importancia de la navegación en la historia de España.This work has been selected by scholars as...

Découvrez les vies et les campagnes des marins françaises et étrangers qui ont marqué l'histoire dans ce premier volume d'une série biographique passionnante.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

Questo libro raccoglie le ordinanze del Regno delle Due Sicilie relative alla real marina nel 1818. Le ordinanze coprono una vasta gamma di argomenti, dalla gestione delle navi alla disciplina dei marinai. Questo libro è una risorsa essenziale per gli...

Low's book is a thrilling account of the great battles fought by the British Navy from the 18th to the 20th century. It includes detailed descriptions of the tactics, weapons, and strategies used by the Navy, as well as profiles of the key commanders and...

In 1796 Congress passed an Act for the Relief and Protection of American Seamen, requiring customs collectors to maintain a record of all United States citizens serving on United States vessels. Each registered seaman was given a Seaman's Protection...

March 1968: three miles below the stormy surface of the North Pacific, a Soviet submarine lay silent as a tomb-its crew dead, its payload of nuclear missiles, once directed toward strategic targets in Hawaii, inoperable. No longer a real threat, the sub...