Naval forces and warfare Books

The Happy Ship: Setting Forth The Adventures Of Shorty And Patrick, U. S. S. Oklahoma is a novel written by Stephen French Whitman in 1913. The book follows the adventures of two sailors, Shorty and Patrick, aboard the U.S.S. Oklahoma. The story takes...

This book adopts an innovative new approach to examine the role of maritime power and the utility of navies. It uses a number of case studies based upon key Royal Navy operations in the twentieth century to draw out enduring principles about maritime...

Prince And Boatswain: Sea Tales From The Recollection Of Rear-Admiral Charles E. Clark (1915) is a collection of sea stories written by Charles Edgar Clark, a former Rear-Admiral in the United States Navy. The book is a memoir of Clark's experiences at...

The Memorial of Commander James McMcIntosh, United States Navy (1843) is a historical book written by James McMcIntosh. It provides a detailed account of his life and achievements as a naval officer in the United States Navy. The book is divided into...

French For The Army And Navy is a book written by Alejandro D. Ainslie in 1917. The book is designed to help members of the military learn French, specifically those in the Army and Navy. It includes a variety of lessons and exercises, as well as...

""Two Little Confederates Among The Camps: Two Prisoners"" is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Nelson Page and published in 1906. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of two young boys, Jack and David, who...

Marine International Law is a book written by Henry Glass and first published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of international law as they relate to maritime affairs. The author covers a wide range of...

This antiquarian book contains A. T. Mahan’s classic 1897 treatise on American naval power, "The Interest of America in Sea Power Present and Future". This classic text is famous for having had an enormous influence on the thinking of American president...

The Siege and Fall of Port Arthur (1905) is a historical account written by W. Richmond Smith that details the events leading up to the siege and eventual fall of the Russian fortress of Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War. The book provides a...

The Sailors' Prayer Book is a manual of devotion for sailors at sea and their families at home. This book was originally published in 1852 and written by James Reid McGavin. It is a comprehensive guide that contains prayers, hymns, and scripture readings...

The Noble Army of Martyrs is a historical book written by Samuel Fox in 1848. The book documents the lives of the Christian martyrs who suffered and died for their faith during the early days of Christianity. The book is a comprehensive account of the...

The Five Knots is a novel written by Fred Merrick White and first published in 1907. The book tells the story of a group of friends who embark on a sailing holiday in the English Channel. The group consists of five men, each with their own unique...

     In 1917 eight wooden-hull, steam-powered fishing boats from the Northern Neck of Virginia were "conscripted" into service by the U. S. Navy, equipped with cannons, and sent on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean to...

The Indian navy's silent but deadly sub surface fighting arm has undergone tremendous changes since the first Foxtrot submarine was inducted into the service on 8th December 1967. The submarines have been a complex mix of diesel-electric – nuclear...

Volume 18 corrects some old data entries in previous volumes, provides additional ship movement data and adds new information in the "General" sections to help clarify the context of the war--especially important here in these early months. The bulk of...

Memoirs Of The Naval Worthies Of Queen Elizabeth�������s Reign is a historical book written by John Barrow in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the naval heroes who served during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It provides a comprehensive overview...

""Leaves From My Log"" is a memoir written by Francis W. Bennett, a naval officer who recounts his personal adventures in different parts of the world. The book was originally published in 1869 and offers a unique perspective on life at sea during the...

""Our Blue Jackets: A Narrative Of Miss Weston�������s Life And Work Among Our Sailors"" is a book written by Sophia Gertrude Wintz and published in 1878. The book tells the story of Miss Weston, a woman who dedicated her life to helping sailors. It...

The Care Of Troops: For Line Officers is a book written by Frederick Stevens Macy and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide for line officers on how to properly care for their troops during wartime. It covers a wide range of topics,...

Soldiers and Sailors: Or Anecdotes, Details, and Recollections of Naval and Military Life is a book written by Humphrey Old in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of soldiers and sailors, including their experiences, challenges,...

The Boys' Book of Model Boats is a classic guide to building model boats, written by Raymond Francis Yates and first published in 1920. The book is aimed at young boys who are interested in building their own model boats and provides step-by-step...

""A Runaway Brig: Or An Accidental Cruise"" is a novel written by James Otis and published in 1888. The story follows the adventures of two boys, Jack and Joe, who accidentally find themselves aboard a runaway brig that is headed for the open sea. The...

Le Grand Cathayo: Ou Royavmes De Tibet est un livre �����crit par Antoine D'Andrade en 1627. Ce livre d�����crit les voyages de l'auteur en Asie centrale et son exploration du Tibet. Il donne une description d�����taill�����e de la g�����ographie, de la...

The Navy As I Have Known It, 1849-1899 is a memoir written by Edmund Robert Fremantle and published in 1904. The book provides a detailed account of Fremantle's experiences in the British Navy during the mid-to-late 19th century. Fremantle covers a wide...

The book titled ""The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association V10: July, 1906 to April, 1907"" is a collection of historical articles and documents related to the state of Texas. The book was published in 1907 and edited by George P. Garrison...

Reminiscences Of A Naval Officer, During The Late War V2: With Sketches And Anecdotes Of Distinguished Commanders (1851) is a historical memoir written by Abraham Crawford, a naval officer who served during the late war. The book provides a firsthand...

The book ""Narrative Of The Second Sikh War, In 1848-1849: With A Detailed Account Of The Battles Of Ramnugger (1851)"" is written by Edward Joseph Thackwell. It is a historical account of the Second Anglo-Sikh War that took place between the British...

An invaluable record of the early days of American sailing shipsCoggeshall, the author of this work, is both well known and highly regarded by those interested in chronicles of the great days of sail during the early nineteenth century. Coggeshall's two...

Jacob Fletcher is beset by treachery at every turn of the ship's wheel at sea and with every step on dry land.1797. Fletcher is sent halfway round the world aboard the frigate Euphonides to fight not the French nor the Spanish, but the British East India...

Charles Rathbone Low's career as a gentleman author, and representative of the past glories of the Indian Navy started in 1868, this History of the Indian Navy was his magnum opus and one which still has no rivals, published in 1877 -...

""Plain Directions to Naval Officers as to the Law of Search, Capture, and Prize: Under the Late Convention, Orders in Council, Prize Act, etc."" is a legal guidebook written by Richard Wildman and published in 1854. The book is intended for naval...

Regulations Governing The Uniforms For Warrant Officers And Enlisted Persons Of The United States Coast Guard, 1916 is a book written by B. R. Newton. Published in 1916, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the uniforms worn by warrant officers...

The Army of the Potomac from 1861 to 1863 is a historical account of the Union Army's Eastern Theater during the first two years of the American Civil War. Written by Samuel Livingston French and published in 1906, the book provides a detailed narrative...

Self-Surrender: Or The Cruise Of The Yacht Ayacanora (1876) is a novel written by Euphemia E. G. Bussell. The story follows the journey of a group of friends who embark on a sailing trip on the yacht Ayacanora. The main character, Helen, is a young woman...

Seaborne Trade V1: The Cruiser Period (1920) is a book written by Charles Ernest Fayle. The book is a detailed account of the history of seaborne trade during the Cruiser Period, which was a period of naval arms race and competition between the major...

Pulitzer nominated Kanenas is now safe enough to use his real name as he exposes this historical Naval corruption.Say hello to Michael A Matrozos, telling his story for the first time without needing the Anonymity of Anonymous Author Kanenas.May 16,...

A Christian commander asks Fatih Sultan Mehmet Khan:"How do you come out victorious in every battle? Whatever we did, no matter what we tried, we couldn't beat you."Fatih Sultan Mehmet Khan answers: "Why are we not defeated? Because we also have an army...

Two Centuries of Shipbuilding By the Scotts at Greenock, est un livre classique et a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité. Afin que ce livre ne soit jamais oublié, chez Alpha Editions, nous avons fait des efforts pour le...

Volume 1 of All Me Blooming Life is an autobiographical account of a Cold War Naval Career. Captain Hyland, a third generation graduate of the Naval Academy, grew up in a Navy family and spent his active duty career as a nuclear submariner. He served six...

This book examines the military collapse of China's Ming Dynasty to a combination of foreign and domestic foes. The Ming's defeat was a highly surprising development, not least because as recently as in the 1590s the Ming had managed to defeat a Japanese...