"e;This microhistory of the birth, life, and death of an American cruiser offers valuable insight into the early years of World War II, including the procedures, processes, and personnel of the Navy, naval life, and naval warfare.
The Struggle for the Pacific (1937) examines the rivalries and postures as various powers - European, the US, Japan and China - attempted to militarily, politically and economically dominate the Asia Pacific sphere.
Die Malteser Ritter, auch bekannt als der Orden des Heiligen Johannes, sind ein faszinierendes Kapitel der europäischen Geschichte, geprägt von Tapferkeit, Glauben und unermüdlichem Einsatz für das Wohl der Menschheit.
The remarkable story of how a handful of intrepid scientific navigators underpinned British naval dominance in the conflict with Napoleon During the Napoleonic Wars, more than twice as many British warships were lost to shipwreck than in battle.
This carefully crafted ebook: "e;History of the Civil War: 1861-1865"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
The first account of the Allied navies' vital contribution to the success of the D-Day landings and the Normandy campaign The Allied liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe is one of the most widely recognised events of modern history.
The first account of the Allied navies' vital contribution to the success of the D-Day landings and the Normandy campaign The Allied liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe is one of the most widely recognised events of modern history.
This 1921 Pulitzer Prize awarded history has been written in response to a demand for some account of the generally very misunderstood German submarine campaign in the World War I and particularly of the means by which it was defeated.
This "e;unnerving expose"e; of a lost American nuclear bomb "e;is a valuable contribution to the history of the navy, the cold war, and nuclear weapons"e; (Booklist).
The harrowing, triumphant true story of an antiquated light cruiser and its crew suddenly under fire in the Pacific as WWII erupted: "e;An engrossing tale.
The award-winning historian's acclaimed account of British sea power throughout WWII: "e;a must-read for anyone interested in Naval warfare"e; (PowerShips magazine).
Sydney Tyler's 'The History of the Russo-Japanese War' is a meticulously researched account of one of the most significant conflicts of the early 20th century.
In 'Eine schwimmende Stadt' von Jules Verne trifft der Leser auf eine faszinierende Geschichte über eine futuristische Stadt, die auf dem Wasser treibt.
James Barnes's 'The Naval Actions of the War of 1812' is a meticulously researched and engaging account of the naval battles that shaped the outcome of the War of 1812.
Rudolph de Lisle RN entered Naval College in 1868 aged 13, and was only 31 when he died, ironically for a naval officer, in the Sudanese desert at the Battle of Abu Klea, 17 January 1885.
Rudolph de Lisle RN entered Naval College in 1868 aged 13, and was only 31 when he died, ironically for a naval officer, in the Sudanese desert at the Battle of Abu Klea, 17 January 1885.
The Confederate Navy's medical service is usually overlooked in histories of the Civil War, yet it was vital in maintaining the fighting strength of the South's navy and marine corps.
The Confederate Navy's medical service is usually overlooked in histories of the Civil War, yet it was vital in maintaining the fighting strength of the South's navy and marine corps.
Packed with rich detail and analysis, this exciting tale of war at sea relates the dramatic and moving true story of the sinking of the British liner Laconia and its consequences for the conduct of marine warfare.
This carefully crafted ebook: "e;THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION - The Battle of Jutland, The Battle of the Somme & Nelson's History of the War (9 Books in One Volume)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.
This book introduces the concept of "e;oceanic strategy,"e; expanding beyond traditional maritime and naval perspectives to include political, economic, socio-cultural, and ecological dimensions.
"e;Aided by the bitter memories of the few survivors, Matthews devotes most detail to the victims, while noting that only one of his four villains could truly be said to have been brought to justice.
