Naval forces & warfare books

Too little has been written to date on Germany's ""Schnellboote"" in the Second World War. Known by the Allies as...  Read More >>

As with Admiral Winnefeld’s last book, Career Compass, this work gives naval officers the information they need...  Read More >>

Sailors in Forest Green is a detailed examination of the uniforms and equipment used by Navy personnel attached...  Read More >>

Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I is a detailed look at the uniforms,...  Read More >>

Recounts the courageous and exemplary campaign of Arnold Benedict and his cobbled-together fleet of 'ships' against...  Read More >>

A reference to the changing capabilities of modern navies and coast guards, their ships and maritime aircraft in...  Read More >>

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Discusses the concept of the Battlekreuzer. This book details individual ship histories with particular emphasis...  Read More >>

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Flag 4 is the signal for attack with torpedoes, and this book offers a thrilling account of the actions of British...  Read More >>

This short history of the Royal Navy provides a useful overview of Britain's Navy and why it is held in high esteem...  Read More >>

This vivid volume describes the fascinating history of aircraft carriers, first deployed successfully in World War...  Read More >>

Providing insights into important events of the twentieth century, this is a memoir by a former secretary of the...  Read More >>

A fascinating story of citizenry support for the United States’ Sea Services is set against the backdrop of American...  Read More >>

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Investigating the fascination pirates hold over the popular imagination, Earle takes the fable of ocean-going Robin...  Read More >>

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In August 1917, at the height of the First World War, a small biplane landed on the makeshift flight deck of HMS...  Read More >>

Robert Allison tells the story of Stephen Decatur's eventful life at a time when the young republic was developing...  Read More >>

A portrait in words and photographs of the interwar Navy, this book examines the twenty-year period that saw the...  Read More >>

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Over the past several decades, increases in acquisition costs for U.S. Navy combatants have outpaced the rate of...  Read More >>

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Reinhard 'Teddy' Suhren fired more successful torpedo shots than any other man during the war, many before he even...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1905 Original Publisher: Methuen  Read More >>