Naval forces and warfare Books

A detailed account of Britain's naval and military history in the 18th century, including major conflicts such as the Seven Years' War and the American Revolution. Draws on a wealth of primary source material to provide a nuanced perspective on the era...

How can a nation best defend itself against naval threats? P.H. Colomb explores this question in a series of thought-provoking essays that examine different strategies and technologies for maritime defense. From torpedo boats to battleships, this book...

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...

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...

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...

While numerous studies have examined Woodrow Wilson's policy of neutrality prior to U.S. entry into World War I, none has focused on the actual merchant ship losses that created the final casus belli. This work focuses on what the president knew and when...

Military Industry and Regional Defense Policy re-examines military industrialization in the developing world, focusing on policy-making in producer states and the impact of security perceptions on such policy-making. Timothy D. Hoyt reassesses the...

In 1942, one of the most powerful naval forces in history descended upon the tiny atoll of Midway, 1100 miles northwest of Hawaii. The Japanese intent was to lure America's badly depleted Pacific Fleet into the open where it would be overwhelmed, forcing...

The fascinating account of U.S. Navy ships named Nebraska comes to life with I Christen Thee, Nebraska. Author Monty McCord deftly illustrates the historical significance of these ships in the Navy.Even as early as the Civil War, three ships carried the...

This is a fascinating insight into China's strategic abilities and ambitions, probing the real depths of its plans for the twenty-first century. China's Rising Sea Power explores similarities between China's strategic outlook today and that of...

In 1862, in one of the South's most amazing secret operations, a Confederate team, using newly invented explosive mines, blew up the USS Cairo, one of the Union's most feared ironclad gunboats. It sank within minutes. The USS Cairo is the only remaining...

Examines the diverse relationships between the sea services and maritime commerce during the early years of the United States. Gives fresh insights into the problems of naval policy, communication, law enforcement, and logistics peculiar to the United...

Retired Coast Guardsmen Denis Noble captures the stories of the brave crews who man the U.S. Coast Guard's small boat stations. Each year, these everyday heroes respond to over 37,000 calls for assistance and save more than 4,000 lives. Lifeboat...

On June 8, 1967, at the height of the Six-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors, Israeli air and naval forces attacked the USS LIBERTY, an intelligence-collection ship in the service of Israel's closest ally, while that vessel steamed in...

A sailor recounts service aboard the USS McGowan with Task Force 77 off Korea, in the siege of Wonsan Harbor, and on Destroyer Squadron 20's circumnavigation of the Globe. In 1953, McGowan joined NATO's Operation Mariner in the North Atlantic.

Title: The 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...

Explore the turbulent history of the United States Navy, from its early days in the Revolutionary War to its current status as a global military power. With gripping accounts of naval battles and insightful analysis of the Navy's role in world affairs,...

This work provides a detailed history of the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812, with a focus on the contributions of Captain Jesse Dobbins, Benjamin Fleming, and other key figures in American naval history. It includes first-hand accounts of the...

Experience the intensity of World War I from a unique perspective, as told by Georg-Günther Forstner, the commander of a German U-boat. From battles with the British navy to daily life underwater, this journal provides a captivating glimpse into a...

Little-known are the ships that repaired cruisers with bows blown off, carriers with gaping bomb holes on deck, many at sea: This is their story.The author was born is St. Louis, Missouri in 1923 to World War I Navy veterans, a Chief Electricians Mate...

"Lamar Jolly's book, From Humble Beginnings, is a simple story about leadership, change, power, politics.and what I enjoyed most of all is the story about how much impact the United States Coast Guard has on the lives of so many." -Rear Admiral J. Scott...

Enemy in Sight, first published in 1943, is an authoritative book on the activities of the British Royal Navy and Merchant Marine in the 1940-1942 period of World War Two. Author Stanley Rogers describes all the naval battles of that time, including the...

When HMS Ardent made her lonely midnight run into Falkland Sound, one hour ahead of the British amphibious group that would retake the Falkland Islands, the average age of the 200 men on board was 23.In the crucial hours that followed, her...

Through his journal entries, von der Osten takes us with him to war, from his training days in the newly created amphibious force, to practice beachings on the Chesapeake Bay; from the ports of North Africa and the United Kingdom, to the hostile shores...

Ten major wars and two hundred minor actions comprise the history of the United States Marine Corps, and parallel the history of America itself. U.S. Marines in Action provides a comprehensive and stirring account of the activities of the...

The inside story of life aboard the deadly Nazi U-Boat that sank forty-nine ships.The history of one of World War II’s most successful submarines, U-124, is chronicled in Grey Wolf, Grey Sea, from its few defeats to a legion of victories...

By the author of Grounded: The Case for Abolishing the United States Air Force"Farley deploys an incisive and brutally direct style" --Warships: International Fleet ReviewFrom the moment when the launching of HMS Dreadnought made every capital ship in...

Covering the history of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1790--when it was called the U.S. Revenue Marine--through World War I, this book describes the service's national defense missions, including actions during the War of 1812, clashes with pirates, slave...

A reprint of the official U. S. Navy "SEABEES" manual, covering history, organization, doctrine, concept of operations, command and staff, battalion training, battalion operations, battalion logistics, company commanders, the battalion camp and security,...

It is curious that the performance of the Royal Navy and specifically its officers in the First World War is often decried, and yet the navy and many of the selfsame officers in the Second World War are often instead praised. Royal Naval Officers from...

The Naval Miscellany is a collection of essays and articles on naval history and naval affairs from various authors and experts, edited by John Knox Laughton. Topics range from notable naval commanders and battles to the development of naval technology...

This historic document provides an in-depth look at the regulations governing the British naval service in the 19th century. Including detailed instructions for officers and sailors, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in naval history...

Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in naval technology and strategy with the Proceedings of the United States Naval Institute. This journal features articles and essays written by experts in the field, providing insights into the challenges...

Britain's Anti-Submarine Capability, 1919-1939 is the first unified study of the development of Britain's anti-submarine capability between the armistice in 1919 and the onset of the second world German submarine attack on Britain's maritime trade in...

Joseph Moretz's innovative work focuses on what battleships actually did in the inter-war years and what its designed war role in fact was. In doing so, the book tells us much about British naval policy and planning of the time. Drawing heavily on...

This work examines how the navies of Great Britain, the USA, Germany, Japan, the Soviet Union, France and Italy confronted the various technological changes posed during different periods in the 20th century.

This journal records the war time experiences of Chalmers H. Hallman, Radioman RM 3/C.

Have you ever wondered what your sailor husband, wife or friend does at sea or at that overseas Navy facility? This book will tell you some of the things that go on. You will read about "The Perfect Storm", practical jokes, Navy food, the loss of a...

This is a fascinating new account of how diplomacy and politics gave way to military strategy and warfare in the Pacific. Presenting previously unpublished photographs, interviews with veterans, newly commissioned maps and new translations of Japanese...

A new examination of why Cuba, a Caribbean country, sent half a million of its citizens to fight in Angola in Africa, and how a short-term intervention escalated into a lengthy war of intervention. It clearly details how in January 1965...

This handbook offers a critical and substantial analysis of maritime security and documents the most pressing strategic, economic, socio-cultural and legal questions surrounding it. Written by leading international experts, this comprehensive volume...

When at last peace descended with the end of the Napoleonic War and the War of 1812, British statesmen sought to enhance their new-won world order. They had to seek security under financial restraint. They pared back the Navy. The put their faith in...

"This convoy must not get through-U-boats pursue, attack and sink." This was the signal that Admiral Dönitz sent to the commanders of the 21 U-boats of the Markgraf wolf-pack on September 9, 1941 just before the United States entered the...

A confidential Unexploded Bomb Disposal Dept. Admiralty publication issued in January of 1944, this publication was originally covered by the Official Secrets Acts. With much technical detail covering Recognition with HE. Bombs, Incendiaries, Depth...