James Bradford

James C. Bradford is a professor of history at Texas A&M and a respected specialist in American maritime, naval, and military history in the early national period of American history. He is the editor of many books on military history, including Quarterdeck and Bridge. He lives in College Station, TX.

Articles by James Bradford

JOHN PAUL JONES, BY GEORGE BAGBY MATTEWS, U.S. SENATE COLLECTION

An American Hero's Relevance

By James C. Bradford

April 2006

In a speech at the U.S. Naval Academy 100 years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt emphasized John Paul Jones' personal courage. Would a present-day Roosevelt do the same?

The Missing Link: Expeditionary Logistics

By James C. Bradford

February 2006

During the 1920s and 30s, the Navy and Marines planned for a climactic fleet battle and amphibious operations but not for expeditionary warfare.

Book Reviews

Reviewed by Bruce Thompson & James Bradford

December 2000

Television Reviews: Lincoln’s Secret Weapon NOVA. PBS airdate: Tuesday, 24 October 2000 at 2100 ET. 60 minutes. Hitler’s Lost Sub NOVA, Lone Wolf Films. PBS airdate: Tuesday, 14 November 2000 ...

Books by James Bradford

Quarterdeck and Bridge

Softcover

Command Under Sail

Softcover

Captains of the Old Steam Navy

Softcover

James Bradford

Articles by James Bradford

An American Hero's Relevance

The Missing Link: Expeditionary Logistics

Book Reviews

Books by James Bradford

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