Naval forces and warfare Books

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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.

This book addresses the issues raised by Chinese and North Korean maritime 'gray zone' activities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.For years, China has been harassing its neighbors in South China Sea and East China Sea, employing both coast guard and...

Reginald Wright Kauffman's first-hand account of the activities of the U.S. Navy in France during World War I is a vivid and engaging portrait of life aboard ship during wartime. He describes the day-to-day routines of the sailors, the challenges they...

This comprehensive history of the British Navy gives readers a fascinating glimpse into the highs and lows of the Royal Navy's storied past. With insights from some of the most prominent naval historians of the time, this book is a must-read for anyone...

As Technical Director, Rockwell worked alongside the legendary Admiral Rickover for the first 15 years, creating the nuclear navy, then the world s first commercial atomic power station. Rickover was both admired and hated as he forcibly reformed both...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Admiral David Farragut eyed a potentially lethal minefield guarding the entrance to Mobile Bay, Alabama, as his attack column of ironclad monitors rushed forward, opening the assault against the Confederate citadels on shore.One vessel, the USS Tecumseh,...

March 1862. The Union ironclad warship, Monitor, with its two eleven inch Dahlgren smoothbores in a unique revolving turret assembly, leaves New York City under tow to serve blockade duty off the coast of North Carolina. Meanwhile, the Confederate...

In 1968, the battle in the skies over North Vietnam was a culmination of training, equipment, skill, and mostly luck. Both on the part of Navy Lt. Tony Nargi, his wingman, and the pilots in the MiGs. The terror in the skies would last but a moment. The...

This post Vietnam memoir is not about war---It is about people-respect---and dignity; It is about finding peace---and restoring honor.Four years after the Vietnam War, the author met three Vietnam Era veterans. Since then, they have lived in the...