While a large number of books have dealt with the navies and war at sea during the World Wars, the immediate aftermaths have generally received only minimal coverage. However, the fates of defeated navies are of enormous interest from a number of perspectives. This new book traces the history of navies and ships of the defeated powers from the months ...
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Spoils of War
The Fate of Enemy Fleets after the Two World Wars
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A Quest for Glory
A Biography of Rear Admiral John A. Dahlgren
To win glory and power, to be renowned throughout posterity—such was the ambition that fueled Dahlgren's controversial rise to eminence during the Civil War era. This rich, balanced portrait examines in detail the admiral's quixotic, frustrating quest.
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Tribute to a Generation
Haydn Williams and the Building of the World War II Memorial
This book would not be possible without the generous support and symbiotic partnership with the Friends of the National World War II Memorial, whose dedicated work of preserving the legacy of those who served in the world's greatest conflict ensures that their sacrifices will be forever remembered and revered.
Tribute to a Generation highlights the unappreciated yet pivotal role ...
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The Junks and Sampans of Yangtze
A definitive study of the Yangtze craft, complete with carefully detailed scale drawings, the result of the author's research and experience during his 30-year career as a river inspector in China. A lavishly produced volume.
“There is really nothing to compare it with, and it is unlikely that it will be superseded in the foreseeable future.”—The New York ...
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