Naval forces and warfare

"e;It's all well-written and well-illustrated with 208 black and white photos and two black and white maps.

The Central American port of Greytown was destroyed by the U.

An absorbing study of the duels fought between the US Navy's escort warships and Hitler's U-boats between December 1941 and May 1945.

An absorbing study of the duels fought between the US Navy's escort warships and Hitler's U-boats between December 1941 and May 1945.

This collection of essays, written by the some of the foremost historians in the field of Coast Guard history, highlights the wartime roles played by the United States oldest federal maritime service, from its inception through the last decade of the twentieth century.

Si bien las campañas de Sir Arthur Wellesley desde Portugal fueron decisivas para lograr la derrota napoleónica en la Guerra de Independencia española, la zona oriental de la península tuvo también un protagonismo importante, ya que desde esta se abasteció de hombres y medios a los ejércitos patriotas que luchaban en el norte y el interior, y en ella, en concreto en Alicante, desembarcó en 1812 una expedición militar anglosiciliana para apoyar la penetración de Wellington hacia el centro peninsular.

Si bien las campañas de Sir Arthur Wellesley desde Portugal fueron decisivas para lograr la derrota napoleónica en la Guerra de Independencia española, la zona oriental de la península tuvo también un protagonismo importante, ya que desde esta se abasteció de hombres y medios a los ejércitos patriotas que luchaban en el norte y el interior, y en ella, en concreto en Alicante, desembarcó en 1812 una expedición militar anglosiciliana para apoyar la penetración de Wellington hacia el centro peninsular.

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"e;Naval history enthusiasts and military historians who enjoy taking deeper dives into the backgrounds of well-known battles, particularly concerning tactics and leadership, will appreciate this read.

This pictorial history examines the key role played by US Navy destroyers from the turn of the twentieth century through the Cold War and beyond.

A guide for collectors and modelers-packed with photos, technical information, practical advice, and history.

The acclaimed naval historian presents an authoritative study of how the 1930 Treaty of London influenced warship design in the years before WW2.

This epic naval history examines seven pivotal Mediterranean conflicts, from the Battle of Salamis in the fifth century BC to the Siege of Malta during WWII.

This maritime history recounts the exploits of sixteenth century English privateers in conflict with the Spanish Empire.

An acclaimed military historian examines the vital role of British naval intelligence from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of the Cold War.

"e;An absorbing work for those interested in both the Great War and early submarine-based strategic theory.

"e;A definitive introduction by a highly recognized authority who writes beautifully and clearly.

An extensive history of enemy fleets following both World Wars, featuring never-before-seen archival and archaeological materials.

In essays that are "e;entertaining and, at times, fascinating"e; The 1805 Club's journal examines how art, literature, and film portray the Georgian Navy (Pirates and Privateers).

This thorough account of the South's efforts to hold the Mississippi River is "e;fast-paced, easy to read, and well supported by archival research"e;(The Civil War Monitor).

For the first time ever, compare the British and German World War II big guns duelling with each other and harrying shipping in the Channel.

For the first time ever, compare the British and German World War II big guns duelling with each other and harrying shipping in the Channel.

Becoming the best doesnt happen overnight; youve got to work for it.

With over 260 images, this is a highly illustrated history of the ships and operations of the Royal Navy during the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

An extraordinary story of American can-do, an inside look at the building of the most dangerous aircraft carrier in the world, the John F.

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In January 1916 Vizeadmiral Scheer took command of the High Sea Fleet.

In January 1916 Vizeadmiral Scheer took command of the High Sea Fleet.

A biography of a British pilot set against the backdrop of the Royal Navy's fight to regain control of its aviation after the First World War.

A biography of a British pilot set against the backdrop of the Royal Navy's fight to regain control of its aviation after the First World War.

The complete set of builders' plans for the Royal Navy's Victorian era armored cruiser famously sunk during WWI.

This volume presents complete and annotated facsimiles of the official builders' plans for Germany's WWI era dreadnaught battleship, SMS Helgoland.

This fully illustrated guide to building model ships covers a variety of WWII era German destroyers with info on accessories and kits of various scales.

A "e;wonderful"e; account of the raising of a sixteenth-century warship, and answers to the long-running mysteries surrounding her loss (Naval Historical Foundation).

A pictorial history "e;jam packed full of excellent visual and textual history of US Marine Corps operations in the Vietnam War"e; (AMPS).

A military historian's enlightening reassessment of the famous 16th century naval battle between the Ottoman Empire and Pope Pius V's Holy League.

The true story of the Royal Navy's sixty-year campaign to stop slavery across the British Empire, decades before the American Civil War.

The first comprehensive technical history on the subject, with photos: "e;A must-read for all professionals, designers and scholars of modern submarines.

This fascinating historical inquiry sheds new light on the mysterious sinking of an 18th century warship and its lingering effect on British naval culture.

"e;If you only read one book on the development of the Fleet Air Arm and Naval air warfare in the Mediterranean during World War 2 then this should be it.

The Trafalgar Chronicle is a prime source of information as well as the publication of choice for new research about the Georgian navy, sometimes also loosely referred to as 'Nelson's Navy', though its scope reaches out to include all the sailing navies of the period.

An analysis of the air mast-equipped German U-boats in World War II and Allied countermeasures.

"e;Deserves consideration from anyone interested in how the ship design process is translated into actual product which in turn can win a war.

"e;An entertaining and informative review of the evolution of one of the most important classes of warship, from the technology of WWII into the missile age.

This naval history anthology explores the world of Lord Nelson, his era and contemporaries, with expert articles and sumptuous illustrations.

"e;A very interesting book tracing the development and service of .

This military history offers a provocative take on the "e;Special Relationship"e; between the UK and the USA from the close of WWI into the Cold War.

A Naval officers memoir about finding ones voice.