Author: United States. Naval History DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
U.S. Naval History Sources in the United States
Author: United States. Naval History DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
U.S. Naval History Sources in the United States
Author: United States. Naval History DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Naval Documents of the American Revolution
Author: United States. Naval History DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
U.S. Naval History Sources in the United States
Author: Martha L. CrawleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
U.S. Naval History Sources in the United States
Author: Dean C. AllardPublisher: Government Reprints Press
ISBN: 9781931641999
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
United States Naval History Sources in the Washington Area and Suggested Research Subjects
Author: United States. Naval History DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Research
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
Author: United States. Naval History DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Warships
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
A Brief Guide to U.S. Naval History Sources in the Washington, D.C. Area
Author: United States. Navy Department. Naval Operations OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
American Naval History
Author: Craig L. SymondsPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199394768
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
This fast-paced narrative charts the history of the US Navy from its birth during the American Revolution through to its current superpower status. The story highlights iconic moments of great drama pivotal to the nation's fortunes: John Paul Jones' attacks on the British during the Revolution, the Barbary Wars, and the arduous conquest of Iwo Jima. American Naval History: A Very Short Introduction illuminates the changes--technological, institutional, and functional--of the U.S. Navy from its days as a small frigate navy through the age of steam and steel to the modern era of electronics and missiles. Renowned naval historian Craig L. Symonds captures the evolving culture of the navy and debates between policymakers about what role the institution should play in world affairs. Internal and external challenges dramatically altered the size and character of the navy, with long periods of quiet inertia alternating with periods of crisis that spurred rapid expansion. The history of the navy reflects the history of the nation as a whole, and its many changes derive in large part from the changing role of the United States itself. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
History of United States Naval Operations
Author: James A. Field, Jr.Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
ISBN: 9780898756753
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Americans think of the Korean War as death and hardship in the bitter hills of Korea. It was certainly this, and for those who fought this is what they generally saw. Yet every foot of the struggles forward, every step of the retreats, the overwhelming victories, the withdrawals and last ditch stands had their seagoing support and overtones. The spectacular ones depended wholly on amphibious power -- the capability of the twentieth century scientific Navy to overwhelm land-bound forces at the point of contact. Yet the all pervading influence of the sea was present even when no major landing or retirement or reinforcement highlighted its effect. When navies clash in gigantic battle or hurl troops ashore under irresistible concentration of ship-borne guns and planes, nations understand that sea power is working. It is not so easy to understand that this tremendous force may effect its will silently, steadily, irresistibly even though no battles occur. No clearer example exists of this truth in wars dark record than in Korea. Communist-controlled North Korea had slight power at sea except for Soviet mines. So beyond this strong underwater phase the United States Navy and allies had little opposition on the water. It is, therefore, easy to fail to recognize the decisive role navies played in this war fought without large naval battles.