Building on the official Navy chronologies, this book presents a year-by-year summary of significant naval activities from 1775 to the present. Key historical e

As the United States grew into an empire in the late nineteenth century, notions like "sea power" derived not only from fleets, bases, and decisive battles but

A comprehensive overview of the strategy, operations and vessels of the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945. Although slowly building its navy while neutral du

Presents the history of the United States Navy from 1775 to the present day and discusses the Navy's peacetime duties as well as contributions during wartime.

This brisk narrative charts the history of the United States Navy from its birth during the American Revolution through its emergence as a global power amid the