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Masters of War: Horatio Nelson The Complete Military Biography of History's Greatest Naval Commander Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), remains the most celebrated admiral in naval his……続きを見る

An overdue reassessment of one of the US Navy’s most decoratedーand divisiveーearly commanders, whose legacy remains teetering between heroism and scandalous. A Double-Edged Sword: The Biography of ……続きを見る

Masters of War: Isoroku Yamamoto A Detailed Account of the Life and Military Legacy of Japan's Most Brilliant and Conflicted Naval Commander Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was a man of profound contradict……続きを見る

Masters of War: Karl Dönitz A Military Biography The submarine commander who nearly strangled Britain, the innovator who revolutionized naval warfare, the admiral who became Hitler's successor and t……続きを見る

A thrilling chronicle of one of the most important battles in Western history from T.C.F. Hopkins. Like an angry lion, the Turkish menace growled at the frontiers of Europe. In 1453, the last remnan……続きを見る

A First-Hand Chronicle of World War II at Sea, Documented in 130 Unfiltered Letters. Between 1942 and 1945, Royal Australian Navy Writer Jim Yeomans maintained a constant correspondence with his mot……続きを見る

In "The Harwich Naval Forces: Their Part in the Great War," E. F. Knight meticulously chronicles the strategic role played by the Harwich naval contingent during World War I. This scholarly work is ……続きを見る

Now available in paperback, Death on the Hellships chronicles the true dimensions of the Allied POW experience at sea. It is a disturbing story; many believe the Bataan Death March even pales by com……続きを見る

“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, ……続きを見る

Searching for the Origins of the Portuguese Waltzes is a collection of narratives depicting a six-year quest to discover the roots of a piece of traditional music played in St. John’s, Newfoundland:……続きを見る

From the Civil War to the Great War, the transatlantic commercial trading system that dated from the nation’s colonial times continued in America. By 1900, the sustainability of this Atlantic System……続きを見る

America’s First Aircraft Carrier tells the remarkable story of the USS Langley. The narrative provides an in-depth discussion of the ship’s origins as the collier USS Jupiter, which was built with a……続きを見る

"A comprehensive look at the German submarine tanker program during World War II . . . engaging." ー The NYMAS Review During the Second World War the Germans developed a specially adapted U-boat oil……続きを見る

"[An] enthralling account of one of the least told important stories of WWII": the role of the Department of Torpedoes and Mines Investigation Section ( Firetrench). In the lead-up to the Second Wor……続きを見る

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high q……続きを見る

Naval aviation historian William F. Trimble provides a clear and detailed portrait of the man who took on the challenge of forming an aeronautical bureau within the U.S. Navy in 1921 and then nurtur……続きを見る

The intimate view of the U.S. Coast Guard's dramatic World War II record has long been considered a classic. First published in 1957 and out of print for years, the book is now available in paperbac……続きを見る

This book focuses on the role of Glenn H. Curtiss in the origins of aviation in the United States Navy. A self-taught mechanic and inventor, Curtiss was a key figure in the development of the airpla……続きを見る

J. F. Leahy chronicles the transition of eighty-one men and women from civilians to sailors at the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois. Granted unlimited and unprecedented ac……続きを見る

Commodore David Dixon Porter made history when he took the USS Essex into the Pacific and crippled the British whaling industry during the War of 1812. While the first to suggest that the U.S. Navy ……続きを見る

Now available in paperback, Robert F. Cross’ Sailor in the White House remains one of the most interesting and intimate books about Franklin D. Roosevelt. Secret Service agents, family, and old sail……続きを見る

Originally published in 1990, Sky Ships is easily the most comprehensive history of U.S. Navy airships ever written. The Naval Institute Press is releasing this new editionー complete with two hundr……続きを見る

Most World War II submarine stories are glorifications of war written by submarine captains about their own boats. But the USS Pampanito was not a typical submarine. The sub and its crew caused plen……続きを見る

Buku ini menjelaskan secara gamblang potensi konflik di Laut China Selatan disebabkan adanya 7 negara di kawasan itu yang mengklaim sebagian atau seluruh kawasan sebagai teritorial negaranya, dan me……続きを見る

Sextants at Greenwich consists of two main sections: The introductory chapters and the catalogue of navigating instruments of the National Maritime Museum. The first section gives a general overview……続きを見る

Whenever sailors are confronted with 'unsolvable' problems--be it a fouled anchor or paint that won't dry--they often throw up their hands and exclaim, 'We'd better ask the Chief.' That refrain, hea……続きを見る

Admiral John S. McCain and the Triumph of Naval Air Power covers the life and professional career of Adm. John S. McCain Sr. (1884–1945). Spanning most of the first half of the twentieth century, Mc……続きを見る

Captain Ernie Blanchard left for work January 10, 1995, a successful officer. Respected by superiors and subordinates, his personal and professional values seemed perfectly aligned with the institut……続きを見る

Drawing on extensive State Department files, declassified Navy policy papers, interviews with both former top officials and individuals who were involved in incidents, David F. Winkler examines the ……続きを見る

Throughout the history of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, leading officers and strategists have advocated for formal colleges and schools for naval officers but have also made the case that true nav……続きを見る