Naval forces and warfare Books

This book provides a rare and fascinating glimpse into the workings of a court-martial in the early 19th century. Molloy, a British naval officer, was tried and acquitted of charges related to his conduct during a mission to the Caribbean. The minutes of...

This historical account of the Battle of Manila provides a vivid narrative of the clash between American and Spanish forces during the Spanish-American War. Irensky's description of the battle's key events and players offers an engaging and informative...

L'amiral Bouvet a mené plusieurs campagnes au cours de sa vie, dont beaucoup sont restées méconnues jusqu'à présent. Dans cet ouvrage, Pierre Bouvet retrace les principales batailles et conquêtes de l'amiral, révélant ainsi les secrets de l'un des plus...

Este libro detalla la campaña naval que llevó a cabo Estados Unidos en las Filipinas durante la Guerra Hispano-Estadounidense en 1898. Escrito por el historiador Guillermo GarcíaParreño y López, esta obra es una crónica detallada de una de las batallas...

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 Rush Bagot Agreement is the oldest arms limitation agreement in the world. It originated in the aftermath of the War of 1812 when both Great Britain and the United States feared a descent into a naval arms race on the Great Lakes of North America...

In 1987 the author purchased a box of early glass slides. Therewas no explanation as to their origin or content. He was busyso he put them in his loft and forgot them. Thirty years laterin 2017 when he retired he re-discovered them. He found thatthey...

This new book brings together Britain's leading naval historians and analysts to present a comprehensive investigation of British naval thinking and what has made it so distinctive over the last three centuries, from the sailing ship era to the current...

When gays had to be closeted, ships were the only places where homosexual men could not only be out but also camp. And on some liners to the sun and the New World, queens and butches had a ball. They sashayed and minced their way across the world's...

Donald Stoker's book examines British and French involvement from 1919 to 1939 in the creation and development of the naval forces of Poland, Finland and the three Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

When Stephen Ganzberger enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the outset of World War II, he never imagined what would await him and his shipmates in the Pacific Islands, as they journeyed aboard a newly-designed ship called a Landing Craft Infantry (LCI)...

Nell'estate 1941 la situazione sulle rotte tra l'Italia e la Libia era divenuta drammatica per gli attacchi degli aerei e dei sommergibili britannici. Poiché gli italiani non riuscivano a fermare il salasso di affondamento delle loro navi con i...

La più grande battaglia navale combattuta nel Mediterraneo negli ultimi duemila anni, una clamorosa vittoria per la flotta della Lega Santa che ha unito Venezia, la Spagna e il Papa contro il nemico ottomano. Una battaglia tutt'altro che decisiva, ma...

La battaglia di Tsushima combattuta il 27-28 maggio 1905 fu la più importante battaglia navale combattuta tra Russia e Giappone durante la guerra russo-giapponese. Fu la prima battaglia navale decisiva della storia della marina combattuta dalle moderne...

The sailors and guns of the Royal Navy in IndiaThe activities of the Royal Navy's brigades-when its sailors left their ships with their precious guns to fight on land in concert with the army-are justifiably compelling to students of military history...

Winner of the Roosevelt Prize for naval history.This is the first book to analyze the critical partnership among the Navy, industry, & science forged by World War II & responsible for producing submarines in the U.S. until 1961. Weir argues that...

In this gripping memoir, the crew of the USS Saratoga shares their experiences during a tumultuous four-year period in the ship's history. From its deployment in the Korean War to its role in the Suez Crisis, this book offers a firsthand account of life...

This gripping history of the United States Navy offers a vivid account of its role in some of the most important conflicts of the 19th and early 20th centuries. From the Civil War to the First World War, the Navy played a crucial role in defending...

This gripping book tells the story of the HMS Birkenhead, which wrecked off the coast of South Africa in 1852. The authors highlight the heroism of the soldiers who stayed on board the sinking ship, allowing women and children to board the lifeboats...

This book provides an account of the most significant naval battles fought by the British Navy. From the Battle of Trafalgar to the Dardanelles Campaign, Allen provides detailed descriptions of the strategies, tactics, and outcomes of each battle. This...

This book provides a comprehensive biography of Sir George Tryon, a prominent British naval officer during the late 19th century. Charles Cooper Penrose Fitzgerald covers Tryon's life, his contributions to the Royal Navy, and his roles in several key...

Commodore Conner was one of the most distinguished officers in the United States Navy during the Mexican War. In this book, he provides a fascinating critique of Maclay's History of the United States Navy during the Mexican War. He explores the events...

As one of the Navy's most experienced and respected officers, Admiral Harwood offers a fascinating look at the workings of the Naval justice system. With detailed accounts of some of the most high-profile cases of the day, as well as valuable insights...

"On previous flight ops, when a launch was delayed, we usually passed the time telling jokes or exchanging the latest scuttlebutt. Tonight was different. Each of us sat silently with our own thoughts. All of us, I'm sure, made impossible promises to God,...

Recent challenges to US maritime predominance suggests a return to great power competition at sea, and this new volume looks at how navies in previous eras of multipolarity grappled with similar challenges.The book follows the theme of multipolarity by...

This book explains both the strategic and the operational aspects of exercising control of the sea.The struggle for sea control consists of three mutually related and overlapping phases: obtaining, maintaining and exercising sea control. It is in the...

This book describes and analyses two iconic figures in twentieth-century naval history: the German Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz and the Russian Admiral Sergei Gorshkov. It examines the men, what they thought and wrote about seapower, the fleets they...

The battle also known as the Battle of Skerki Bank took place on December 2, 1942, in the Mediterranean Sea near the Tunisian coast. An Italian merchant convoy, escorted by several Royal Navy warships and bound for Libya to resupply Axis troops in North...

La battaglia anche detta del banco di Skerki ebbe luogo il 2 Dicembre 1942, nel mar Mediterraneo nei pressi della costa tunisina. Un convoglio mercantile italiano, scortato da alcune navi da guerra della Regia Marina e diretto in Libia per rifornire le...

In 1999, a Parliamentary (Senate) Inquiry in Australia had found that "a strong case can be made that the Kormoran's underwater torpedo played a major role in the defeat of the Sydney", whereas in 2009 the Commission of Inquiry had found that "the Sydney...

Reprint of this scarce joint 1996 publication by the U.S. Naval Historical Center and the Office of Naval Intelligence. This comprehensive reference work is intended to provide intelligence professionals, scholars, and the general public with a detailed,...

This is a time when the world was in utter disarray. Germany had capitulated and victory over the Japanese lay just around the corner. Military personnel found themselves far from home and it was the job of the S.S. Strathaird and countless ships like...

General Rules and Regulations Prescribed by the Board of Supervising Inspectors as Amended January 1906 is a book written by V. H. Metcalf. It is a comprehensive guide to the rules and regulations governing the inspection of vessels in the United States...

Le livre ""Trait����� concis et pratique sur la p������che de la truite ������ la mouche artificielle"" de Drake Grey, publi����� en 1864, est un guide complet pour les p������cheurs de truite utilisant des mouches artificielles. L'auteur y explique les...

Le livre ""Trait����� Analytique sur les Travaux de Campagne et la Guerre des Localit�����s"" est �����crit par Eduard Kuchenbaecker et a �����t����� publi����� en 1852. Ce livre est un guide d�����taill����� sur les techniques et les strat�����gies de...

Este libro es parte de una obra monumental en cuatro volúmenes que trata de la historia de la Armada Española desde sus orígenes en el siglo XV hasta el siglo XIX. El tercer volumen se centra en el período comprendido entre los siglos XVI y XVII y aborda...

Cet ouvrage propose une introduction complète à l'archéologie navale, en se basant sur des exemples concrets d'épaves, de navires et d'objets collectés dans les fonds marins. Augustin Jal offre une analyse minutieuse des techniques de fouille, de...

This scholarly work offers a thoughtful analysis of the Declaration of Paris and its impact on the future of naval warfare. Waraker's writing is clear and concise, making this book accessible to both experts and casual readers.This work has been selected...

This book is a firsthand account of the proceedings of Vice-Admiral Codrington during his command of the British fleet on the Mediterranean Station from February 28, 1827 to August 22, 1828. It provides a detailed overview of the naval operations and...

First published in 1847, this classic work of naval history provides a comprehensive survey of the Royal Navy from its earliest days to the start of the French Revolution. The author covers a wide range of topics, including naval battles, shipbuilding,...

This fascinating insider's account of life in the Royal Navy during World War I covers topics such as recruitment, training, discipline, and combat. The anonymous author's firsthand experiences make this a gripping and informative read for history buffs...

A sailor of the Queen aboard HMS Swallow in the 1870sThe mid-Victorian period saw the Queen-Empress' domains growing in number, stability and strength all over the globe. The days of sail were all but done and now it was the time of the 'ironclad' and...