Author: United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Yearbook of Naval Personnel Statistics
Author: United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Navy Yearbook
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 956
Book Description
"Embracing all acts authorizing the construction of ships of the "new navy" and a résumé of annual naval appropriation laws from 1883 ... With tables showing present naval strength, in ships and personnel, and cost of maintaining the navy of the United States, also statistics of foreign navies."
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 956
Book Description
"Embracing all acts authorizing the construction of ships of the "new navy" and a résumé of annual naval appropriation laws from 1883 ... With tables showing present naval strength, in ships and personnel, and cost of maintaining the navy of the United States, also statistics of foreign navies."
Two Navies Divided
Author: Brian Lavery
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
ISBN: 1399047256
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
The title is derived from George Bernard Shaw’s comment that ‘England and America are two countries divided by a common language.’ It is not intended to imply that the two navies were seriously at odds with one another, but rather to suggest, as in the case of language, that common roots and usages varied significantly. And the Second World War is a pertinent moment for comparison. They fought on the same side against a common enemy for nearly four years, but Britain fought the war for the survival of itself and its empire, though in the long term it failed with the latter, while the American government fought to maintain its influence through the balance of power; its people fought for revenge for Pearl Harbor, and out of a sense of justice. In this new book, Brian Lavery describes and analyzes the differences and similarities between the two navies and in doing so sheds fascinating light on how the naval war was fought. For example, both navies had spectacular failures after entering the war – the Royal Navy off Norway, the USN at Pearl Harbor and Savo Island. Paradoxically, both commenced the war with quite amateur performances by professional navies and ended with highly skilled performances by largely amateur manned forces. The training systems for regular officers had flaws in both countries. In Britain, entry was largely dependent on family income, in America, on political influence. But American officers probably had a broader perspective by the time they entered active service. The book covers ships and weapons systems – for instance, the British used too many gun types in the 4 to 6in range, while the Americans concentrated on the well-designed 5in. And the author describes conditions onboard ships. British vessels were awash with alcohol, which had its attractions for Americans when alongside; the Americans offered ice cream in return. These examples represent only a tiny proportion of the subjects covered in this stimulating analysis. Aviation, the marines of both navies, anti-submarine and mine warfare, uniforms, propulsion systems, shipbuilding and building programs, commanders and national leaders, ratings and officers, ship design, geographical environments, naval bases, hammocks and bunks, the deployment of women – these are among the myriad big and small themes that will open the eyes of naval historians and enthusiasts, and show anyone with an interest in the Second World War how these two great allies came together to defeat the Axis forces.
Publisher: Seaforth Publishing
ISBN: 1399047256
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 626
Book Description
The title is derived from George Bernard Shaw’s comment that ‘England and America are two countries divided by a common language.’ It is not intended to imply that the two navies were seriously at odds with one another, but rather to suggest, as in the case of language, that common roots and usages varied significantly. And the Second World War is a pertinent moment for comparison. They fought on the same side against a common enemy for nearly four years, but Britain fought the war for the survival of itself and its empire, though in the long term it failed with the latter, while the American government fought to maintain its influence through the balance of power; its people fought for revenge for Pearl Harbor, and out of a sense of justice. In this new book, Brian Lavery describes and analyzes the differences and similarities between the two navies and in doing so sheds fascinating light on how the naval war was fought. For example, both navies had spectacular failures after entering the war – the Royal Navy off Norway, the USN at Pearl Harbor and Savo Island. Paradoxically, both commenced the war with quite amateur performances by professional navies and ended with highly skilled performances by largely amateur manned forces. The training systems for regular officers had flaws in both countries. In Britain, entry was largely dependent on family income, in America, on political influence. But American officers probably had a broader perspective by the time they entered active service. The book covers ships and weapons systems – for instance, the British used too many gun types in the 4 to 6in range, while the Americans concentrated on the well-designed 5in. And the author describes conditions onboard ships. British vessels were awash with alcohol, which had its attractions for Americans when alongside; the Americans offered ice cream in return. These examples represent only a tiny proportion of the subjects covered in this stimulating analysis. Aviation, the marines of both navies, anti-submarine and mine warfare, uniforms, propulsion systems, shipbuilding and building programs, commanders and national leaders, ratings and officers, ship design, geographical environments, naval bases, hammocks and bunks, the deployment of women – these are among the myriad big and small themes that will open the eyes of naval historians and enthusiasts, and show anyone with an interest in the Second World War how these two great allies came together to defeat the Axis forces.
Crossed Currents
Author: Mary-Beth Hall
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1612347290
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This new, revised edition of the path-breaking first history of the female members of the U.S. Navy has been updated to include the recent integration of Navy women into the crews of combaant shops and tactical aviation squadrons, and the contributions of Navy women to the space program. It is a comprehensive chronicle of inspirational service spanning nearly the entire century.
Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1612347290
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
This new, revised edition of the path-breaking first history of the female members of the U.S. Navy has been updated to include the recent integration of Navy women into the crews of combaant shops and tactical aviation squadrons, and the contributions of Navy women to the space program. It is a comprehensive chronicle of inspirational service spanning nearly the entire century.
Monthly Catalog, United States Public Documents
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1282
Book Description
February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1282
Book Description
February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index
Catalogue of the Library of the United States Senate
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
Catalogue of the Public Documents of the ... Congress and of All Departments of the Government of the United States for the Period from ... to ...
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1210
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1210
Book Description
Official Yearbook of New South Wales
Author: New South Wales. Bureau of Statistics and Economics
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1060
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1060
Book Description
Statistical and Chronological History of the United States Navy, 1775-1907
Author: Robert Wilden Neeser
Publisher: New York : MacMillan
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher: New York : MacMillan
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Yearbook and Official Roster of the Young Men's Christian Associations of Canada and the United States of America
Author: YMCA of the USA.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description