Navy: An Illustrated History: The U.S. Navy from 1775 to the 21st Century - Couverture rigide

Hearn, Chester G

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9780760329726: Navy: An Illustrated History: The U.S. Navy from 1775 to the 21st Century

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ISBN 10 : 0760329729 ISBN 13 : 9780760329726

Editeur : MBI Publishing Company, 2007

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...splendind chronicle of the US Navy --Warships International Fleet Review, December 2007

For those readers looking for books dealing with the sea, then NAVY is made to order ... Crammed with color and black-and-white photographs and detailed maps, Hearn s book fully details the daring exploits of John Paul Jones and other leaders who fought Great Britain s mighty flotilla. Hearn continues the story up to the Iraq War and gives a glimpse into the Navy of the 21st century, where new technology is the guiding factor in determining America s fleet and its newfound mission to combat terrorism around the world --Military Heritage

In 1775, a new congress formed what would evolve into one of the world s greatest military organizations: the U.S. Navy. NAVY celebrates this, using paintings, photos, and maps to trace the evolution of the Navy during the wars it fought. Both black and white and color illustrations, from photos to artistic representations, make NAVY an excellent survey and it comes from a military historian who has already written several Navy history books. It s an excellent choice for any military library and for any general-interest collection seeking an accessible, lively format documenting Navy strengths and evolution --California Bookwatch

Pr�sentation de l'�diteur :

The full history of the world s largest, most powerful sea-born fighting force is told here in exhaustive detail, from it s founding in 1775 to the present day. From a handful of sailing ships to the most sophisticated armed force on the seas, capable of fighting anywhere in the world, the evolution of this massive force is traced in detail: the battles, ships, captains, admirals, leaders...what shaped this armada and made it the force it is today. Profusely illustrated with dramatic paintings , evocative photographs, and informative maps, this book conveys the history of that force the officers and men who fought and planned strategy, the expanding technologies, the combat of World War II, the Cold War, and the new challenges of a new Century. Written by a serving military veteran, this is a must-have book for Naval historians, military buffs, and anyone interested in warfare and history.

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