THE NAVAL ACADEMY ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY

Author: Professor Elmer B Potter

Publisher: Galahad Books, NY

Year published: 1971

Pagination: Large format, 299pp, 230 + illustrations, index

Condition: Good in dw

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An authoritative history of American sea power from the War for Independence through to Vietnam. The major operations and battles in all the US wars are described, with a wealth of maps and diagrams illuminating the accounts of strategy and tactics. Looks at the Naval leaders, history and development of the Navy, and the major technological developments including sail to steam, wood to iron to steel, and coal to oil to nuclear power.