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A Most Fortunate Ship
A Narrative History of Old Ironsides, Revised Edition
By Tyrone G. Martin
Called a definitive account when first published in 1980 and the winner of several book awards, this revised and expanded edition is available now for the first time in paperback. Tyrone G. Martin, the author, was captain of the USS Constitution during the nation's bicentennial celebrations. After decades of research and study, Martin was able to confirm that the innovative ...
Available Formats: Softcover
HM Submarines in Camera
An Illustrated History of British Submarines, 1901-1996
By J. J. Tall and Paul Kemp

A fascinating collection of photographs from the archives of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, the Imperial War Museum, the Storico Navale in Venice, and private collections gives a graphic view of life in British submarines. The story follows the submarine's vital role over the past 100 years—submarines that range from the tiny Holland class, designed in Queen Victoria's reign, to ...

Available Formats: Hardcover
Winning Edge
Naval Technology in Action, 1939-1942
By Kenneth Poolman

In this surprisingly lively approach to recording the impact of technology on the war at sea, Kenneth Poolman follows comprehensive descriptions of each new technical development with dramatic examples of its use in action.

To combat the savage campaign mounted by German submarines and surface raiders to keep vital supplies from the Allies, Allied navies deployed new weapons like ASDIC ...

Available Formats: Hardcover