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Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1994
ISBN 10: 1557503931ISBN 13: 9781557503930
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The dawning of aerial warfare is fully recounted in this dramatic memoir of the first bomber squadron mission of the Royal Navy Air Service over the Western Front. The author recounts his own extraordinary 101 missions, including the operation that very nearly decided the war. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2010
ISBN 10: 1591142245ISBN 13: 9781591142249
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Before America entered World War II, twenty-two U.S. citizens went to England and volunteered with the Royal Navy. Commissioned between September 1939 and November 1941, they stood side by side with their British compatriots, enduring all the hardships during Britains darkest hours of WWII, fighting with great bravery during the Battle of the Atlantic and on other fronts. They won great admiration from the British people. While the history of Americans serving in the Royal Air Force is well known, the story of these naval volunteers has not been previously told. Most trained at the Royal Naval College in Greenwich, thus initiating what was to become the famous`over here phenomenon as the two different cultures learned to adapt to each others ways. The faculty commemorated the arrival of the first two men with a plaque in the Painted Hall; however, mindful of the possible legal consequences, since foreign military service is against US law and could have resulted in loss of citizenship, their names were omitted. Now, after more than 30 years of research, their identities and the details of their contributions can be made known. What makes this tale compelling is that the men actually had a significant impact on the war effort. Showing up was just the start; some achieved remarkable accomplishments. This is their story; who they were, what they did and why and what became of them. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2004
ISBN 10: 1591140110ISBN 13: 9781591140115
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. * Searching, first biography of the man many blame for the disaster at Pearl Harbor *Examines the wider issues, demonstrating that Short was not solely responsible *Establishes Short as a principled man of honour Walter C. Short is remembered as the US Army general who parked his aircraft wing-tip to wing-tip, making them easy targets for Japanese pilots attacking Hawaii on 7 December 1941. Posterity has dealt him and his Navy counterpart, Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, a harsh indictment, presenting them as either fools or scapegoats for Washington officials attempting to hide their own errors. In this long-overdue biography, Short emerges as an honourable yet flawed man. Charles Anderson's balanced portrayal acknowledges that Short bore responsibility for certain charges made against him, but it also provides ample evidence that his superiors worked hard to blame him and Kimmel as a way of abnegating their own culpability. It also offers readers a new understanding of the larger issues involved. A single day undid an exceptional career, but it did not undo Short's personal sense of dignity, honesty and loyalty to the institutions and leaders who were partly responsibility for the debacle. This biography is published in co-operation with the Association of the United States Army. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by US Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2000
ISBN 10: 1557502870ISBN 13: 9781557502872
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Hard cover. Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 256 p. Contains: Unspecified. Audience: General/trade.
Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1995
ISBN 10: 1557507376ISBN 13: 9781557507372
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2012
ISBN 10: 1612511112ISBN 13: 9781612511115
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This consequential work by a pioneer aviation historian fills a significant lacuna in the story of the defeat of France in May-June 1940 and more fully explains the Battle of Britain of July-October of that year and the influence it had on the Luftwaffe in the 1941 invasion of the USSR. Robin Higham approaches the subject by sketching the story and status of the three air forces--the Armee de l'Air, the Luftwaffe, and the Royal Air Force--their organization and preparation for their battles. He then dissects the the campaigns, their losses and replacement policies and abilities. He paints the struggles of France and Britain from both the background provided by his recent Two Roads to War: From Versailles to Dunkirk (NIP, 2012) and from the details of losses tabulated by After the Battle's The Battle of Britain (1982, 2nd ed.) and Peter Cornwell's The Battle of France Then and Now (2007), as well as in Paul Martin's Invisible Vainqueurs (1990) and from the Luftwaffe summaries in the British National Archives Cabinet papers. One important finding is that the consumption and wastage was not nearly as high as claimed. The three air forces actually shot down only 19 percent of the number claimed. In the RAF case, in the summer of 1940, 44 percent of those shot down were readily repairable thanks to the salvage and repair organizations. This contrasted with the much lower 8 percent for the Germans and zero for the French. Brave as the aircrews may have been, the inescapable conclusion is that awareness of consumption, wastage, and sustainability were intimately connected to survival. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1989
ISBN 10: 0870219987ISBN 13: 9780870219986
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2001
ISBN 10: 1557502935ISBN 13: 9781557502933
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Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 1986
ISBN 10: 0870210130ISBN 13: 9780870210136
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2022
ISBN 10: 1682478386ISBN 13: 9781682478387
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Cats were seen as omens in ancient times but eventually became trusted animal companions to those who sailed the seas. From catching rats at docks and on ships at sea, cats often became mascots to the navies around the globe. Filled with informative text and more than eighty photos, Cats in the Navy provides a fun history of our feline friends who rode the waves with us. From catching rats at docks and on ships at sea, cats often became mascots to the navies around the globe. Filled with informative text and more than eighty photos, Cats in the Navy provides a fun history of our feline friends who rode the waves with us. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10: 1682479285ISBN 13: 9781682479285
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Dogs have been loyal companions to human since ancient times, long before these wolf descendants were domesticated as our pets. Loyal and trainable, dogs served many purposes on ships, ranging from guarding the deck, to keeping watch over sailors on shore in dangerous warzones. The adventurous exploits of dogs at sea in the service of navies are explored here by author Scot Christenson. Filled with informative text and more than one hundred photos, Dogs in the Navy provides a fun history of our canine friends who rode the waves with us. The adventurous exploits of dogs at sea in the service of navies are explored here by author Scot Christenson. Filled with informative text and more than one hundred photos, Dogs in the Navy provides a fun history of our canine friends who rode the waves with us. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Naval Institute Press, United States, Annopolis, 2002
ISBN 10: 1557500118ISBN 13: 9781557500113
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by US Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 1989
ISBN 10: 0870219960ISBN 13: 9780870219962
Seller: Nelsons Books, Chazy, NY, U.S.A.
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Hard cover. Condition: Fine in very good dust jacket. First edition. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 170 p. Audience: General/trade. clean and tight no markings, jacket is near fine.
Published by US Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2013
ISBN 10: 1591145430ISBN 13: 9781591145431
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Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. First edition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 208 p. Contains: Unspecified. Audience: General/trade. as new.
Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2020
ISBN 10: 168247528XISBN 13: 9781682475287
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Paperback. Condition: new. Regnault, Christophe (illustrator). Paperback. Sir Winston Churchill is often referred to as the greatest Briton and is certainly one of the most important and central figures of the 20th century. Containing both his many pitfalls and triumphs, this graphic biography follows Churchill's upbringing, through his military exploits in World War I and beyond. Best known for his role in the World War II, Churchill presents the Prime Minister's part in this world-changing conflict and how his handling of it turned him into a political icon. Leading Churchill historian Andrew Roberts contributes additional insight in the foreword and historian Franois Kersaudy provides a new English-language introduction to provide greater background and supplementary knowledge. Churchill is a unique depiction of the life of Winston Churchill that places his story in the context of the times while enabling the reader to truly visualize the key moments in his life and career. A full and wholly fair representation of the most adventurous life in the history of British politics.there is not a word I would have changed in the text of this excellent graphical account. --Andrew Roberts Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2022
ISBN 10: 1591147034ISBN 13: 9781591147039
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Building upon the expertise of the authors and historians of the Naval Institute Press, the Naval History Special Editions are designed to offer studies of the key vessels, battles, and events of armed conflict. Using an image-heavy, magazine-style format, these Special Editions should appeal to scholars, enthusiasts, and general readers alike. The Battle of Tarawa was one of the most transformative engagements of World War II and for the future of the U.S. Marine Corps. Fought on a speck of coral sand in the middle of the Pacific, in just three days the battle and associated actions of Operation Galvanic killed over 1,700 U.S. service members and 5,000 Japanese defenders. Searing images of dead and wounded Marines quickly appeared in U.S. newspapers, magazines, and movie theaters, providing the public with a dismaying sense of the high cost of the upcoming Central Pacific campaign aimed at bringing the war quickly to Japan itself. From the pre-dawn of 20 November 1943, when U.S. battleships' guns first blazed away at Japanese positions, to the landings of men over a coral reef blocking the passage of most boats, to the brutal fighting necessary to overcome well-prepared and mutually supporting Japanese firing positions, the ferocity and brutality of the battle are carefully and fully narrated. This volume also covers the background of the battle; weaponry; naval actions; Japanese defensive fortifications; specialized U.S. forces such as armor, physicians, and chaplains; the media; and the long-term consequences of the battle. When it was over after 76 hours, lessons had been learned about amphibious landings and subsequent combat that would help the United States move quickly into the Marshall and Mariana Islands and then to the vicinity of Japan itself at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Rarely has one brief but horrific battle meant so much, for so many, for so long. Building on the expertise of the authors and historians of the Naval Institute Press, the Naval History Special Editions are designed to offer studies of the key vessels, battles, and events of armed conflict. This volume covers the background to the Battle of Tarawa; weaponry; naval actions; Japanese defensive fortifications; and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2024
ISBN 10: 1591149096ISBN 13: 9781591149095
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. USS Texas BB-35, a Dreadnought era battleship launched in May 1912, served the U.S. Navy for thirty-four years, including World War I and World War II.World War I service included North Sea convoy duty for merchant ships from Scotland to Norway, and North Sea sweeps to counter potential forays by the German Fleet. The highlight service was escorting the German Fleet in its surrender sailing to the Firth of Forth with the Grand Fleet of the Royal Navy.As Flagship of the Pacific Fleet in the early 1930's, Texas led fleet maneuvers as part of the U.S. Navy problem exercises, which were a forerunner to the naval strategy used in the Pacific War. World War II service included neutrality patrols, escorting Atlantic convoys to Britain, and participation in the Operation Torch landings on North Africa where she bombarded enemy installations. USS Texas took a major role in the invasion of Normandy helping the U.S. Army break through at Omaha Beach, and then Cherbourg. Sailing to the Pacific, she participated in the bombardment of Iwo Jima and then Okinawa. Decommissioned in 1948, Battleship Texas became a state memorial and was designated a National Historic Landmark, located at the San Jacinto Battleground, near Houston. Her triple-expansion reciprocating steam engines have also been designated National Historic Engineering Landmarks. Recognizing the importance of preserving Battleship Texas, the Texas State Government transferred the management of the ship to the Battleship Texas Foundation and allocated $32 million dollars for the enhanced preservation of the ship. USS Texas BB-35, a Dreadnought era battleship launched in May 1912, served the US Navy for thirty-four years, including World War I and World War II. This book tells the story of the USS Texas from commissioning to her designation as a National Historic Landmark. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 1996
ISBN 10: 1557507465ISBN 13: 9781557507464
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Hard cover. Condition: New in new dust jacket. 192 p. Audience: College/higher education; Professional and scholarly.
Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2022
ISBN 10: 1682478254ISBN 13: 9781682478257
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. On October 17, 1965, Navy LTJG Porter Halyburton was shot down over North Vietnam on his 76th mission and listed as killed in action. One-and-a-half years later he was found to be alive and a prisoner of war. Halyburton was held captive for more than seven years. Reflections on Captivity, is a collection of fifty short stories about this young naval officer's experiences as a POW in North Vietnam. This book recounts difficult times but focuses more on the positive aspects--the humor, creativity, friendships, courage, and leadership of an amazing group of Americans and how they helped each other survive and even thrive. These vignettes demonstrate how the human mind, body, and spirit can adapt and find meaning in life in the most challenging circumstances. There are powerful lessons learned from this complex experience that continue to guide the author's life to this day. Despite hardship, suffering, and long separation, Halyburton strongly believes one's quality of life is determined more by choices made than by circumstances, and the most liberating choice we can make is to forgive. Reflections on Captivity furthers the reader's understanding about the nature of captivity, race relations, human relations, aspects of the air war against North Vietnam, and highlights the importance of leadership, ethics, and devotion to duty in difficult times. On October 17, 1965, Navy LTJG Porter Halyburton was shot down over North Vietnam on his 76th mission, and held captive for more than seven years. Reflections on Captivity, is a collection of fifty short stories about this young naval officers experiences as a POW in North Vietnam. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10: 1682478971ISBN 13: 9781682478974
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Award-winning author Edward S. Miller contends in this work that the United States forced Japan into international bankruptcy to deter its aggression. While researching newly declassified records of the Treasury and Federal Reserve, Miller, a retired chief financial executive of a Fortune 500 resources corporation, uncovered just how much money mattered. Washington experts confidently predicted that the war in China would bankrupt Japan, not knowing that the Japanese government had a huge cache of dollars fraudulently hidden in New York. Once discovered, Japan scrambled to extract the money. But, Miller explains, in July 1941 President Roosevelt invoked a long-forgotten clause of the Trading with the Enemy Act of 1917 to freeze Japan's dollars and forbade it to sell its hoard of gold to the U.S. Treasury, the only open gold market after 1939. Roosevelt's temporary gambit to bring Japan to its senses, not its knees, was thwarted, however, by opportunistic bureaucrats. Dean Acheson, his handpicked administrator, slyly maneuvered to deny Japan the dollars needed to buy oil and other resources for war and for economic survival. Miller's lucid writing and thorough understanding of the complexities of international finance enable readers unfamiliar with financial concepts and terminology to grasp his explanation of the impact of U.S. economic policies on Japan. His review of thirty-seven studies of Japan's resource deficiencies begs the question of why no U.S. agency calculated the impact of the freeze on Japan's overall economy. His analysis of a massive OSS-State Department study of prewar Japan clearly demonstrates that the deprivations facing the Japanese people were the country to remain in financial limbo buttressed its choice of war at Pearl Harbor. Such a well-documented study is certain to be recognized for its significant contributions to the historiography of the origins of the Pacific War. Award-winning author Edward Miller contends in this work that the United States forced Japan into international bankruptcy to deter its aggression. Millers lucid writing and thorough understanding of the complexities of international finance enable readers to grasp his explanation of the impact of US economic policies on Japan. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2022
ISBN 10: 1682478564ISBN 13: 9781682478561
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. For the last several years Adm. James Stavridis and his co-author, R. Manning Ancell, have surveyed over two hundred active and retired four-star military officers about their reading habits and favorite books, asking each for a list of titles that strongly influenced their leadership skills and provided them with special insights that helped propel them to success in spite of the many demanding challenges they faced. The Leader's Bookshelf synthesizes their responses to identify the top fifty books that can help virtually anyone become a better leader.Each of the works--novels, memoirs, biographies, autobiographies, management publications--are summarized and the key leadership lessons extracted and presented. Whether individuals work their way through the entire list and read each book cover to cover, or read the summaries provided to determine which appeal to them most, The Leader's Bookshelf will provide a roadmap to better leadership.Highlighting the value of reading in both a philosophical and a practical sense, The Leader's Bookshelf provides sound advice on how to build an extensive library, lists other books worth reading to improve leadership skills, and analyzes how leaders use what they read to achieve their goals. An efficient way to sample some of literature's greatest works and to determine which ones can help individuals climb the ladder of success, The Leader's Bookshelf is for anyone who wants to improve his or her ability to lead--whether in family life, professional endeavors, or within society and civic organizations. For the last few years Adm. James Stavridis and R. Manning Ancell, have surveyed over two hundred active and retired four-star military officers about their reading habits and favourite books, asking each for a list of titles that strongly influenced their leadership skills and provided them with special insights that helped propel them to success. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2022
ISBN 10: 1682478815ISBN 13: 9781682478813
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Col. Wesley Fox is a Medal of Honor recipient who wrote two widely-admired accounts of his wartime experiences in the Marine Corps. His Marine Rifleman: Forty-Three Years in the Corps and Courage and Fear: A Primer are considered classic war memoirs. Drawing on his long experience of being a leader, Fox presents the six essential elements of leadership that all good leaders employ to build successful organizations able to cope with any challenge because they are truly built on loyalty and trust. Impressed by the manner and methods of his most effective fellow Marines to guide and direct, Fox defines leadership is defined as having a strong focus on the strengths of comradeship and its core importance to all individuals and organizations. In his view, managers are concerned with the bottom line and making a profit, while leaders are concerned with their followers, their health, happiness, and daily lives. Recognition of the sources of leaders is addressed and followed with a discussion of the principles of leadership and the historical traits of a leader.The book covers the essential elements of leadership: care, personality, knowledge, motivation, commitment, and communication with a chapter on each element. Finally, Fox provides an account of his personal experience and how his views about leadership were forged by the Marine Corps and by the crucible of combat. He provides many examples of leadership displayed by those with whom he served in battle--his fellow Marine unit leaders. While draw from a military experience, Fox contends that his six elements apply to all who want to pursue leadership. Developed during forty-three years of leading Marines in two wars and in the peace time, his principles are designed to inspire and motivate others in all endeavors. Col. Wesley Fox is a Medal of Honor recipient who wrote two widely-admired accounts of his wartime experiences in the Marine Corps. Drawing on his long experience of being a leader, Fox presents the six essential elements of leadership that all good leaders employ to build successful organizations able to cope with any challenge. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2021
ISBN 10: 168247416XISBN 13: 9781682474167
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In virtually every military conflict in recorded history animals have fought--and often died--alongside their human counterparts. While countless stories of the men and women who've served in the trenches, jungles, and deserts of the world's battlefields have been told, Four-Fisted Tales: Animals in Combat shares the stories of the animals who fought alongside them. From Hannibal's elephants in ancient Rome to mine-sniffing rats in Vietnam and everything in between, Four-Fisted Tales highlights the real-life contributions of these underappreciated animal warriors. Whether in active combat or simply as companions, these animals served and made their mark on history. In virtually every military conflict in recorded history animals have fought alongside their human counterparts. While countless stories of the men and women who've served in the trenches, jungles, and deserts of the world's battlefields have been told, Four-Fisted Tales shares the stories of the animals who fought alongside them. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2022
ISBN 10: 1682477851ISBN 13: 9781682477854
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Ward Carroll's electrifying debut, Punk's War, blew away readers, critics, and Navy veterans with "an intriguing look at the modern military [that] honors the men and women who serve" (Library Journal). In his second novel, Carroll brings back Navy lieutenant Rick "Punk" Reichert--with a training squadron of new pilots--on a collision course with danger and destiny. When the F-14 Tomcat of the only female flier in Punk's training class rolls wildly during a hop, nearly causing a midair collision, Punk connects the dots to a similar accident that claimed the life of one of his fellow trainers and suspects a cover-up involving the use of faulty parts. But no sooner does he bring on the heat with his allegations that a far more important crisis calls Punk's squadron into active duty. This time, it is not a training drill . . . it's America's next war. Ward Carrolls electrifying debut, Punks War, blew away readers, critics, and Navy veterans. In this second novel, Carroll brings back Navy lieutenant Rick ""Punk"" Reichert - with a training squadron of new pilots - on a collision course with danger and destiny. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 1994
ISBN 10: 1557500371ISBN 13: 9781557500373
Seller: B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Tight bright book with name to front endpaper; in bright DJ with a few surface impressions. ; 1.25 x 10 x 6.25 Inches; 303 pages.
Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10: 1557501149ISBN 13: 9781557501141
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Honoring the Enemy is the story of how American sailors, Marines, and soldiers landed in eastern Cuba in 1898 and, against daunting odds, fought their way to victory. Capt. Peter Wake, USN, is a veteran of Office of Naval Intelligence operations inside Spanish-occupied Cuba, who describes with vivid detail his experiences as a naval liaison ashore with the Cuban and U.S. armies in the jungles, hospitals, headquarters, and battlefields in the 1898 campaign to capture Santiago de Cuba from the Spanish. His younger friend, and former superior, Theodore Roosevelt, is included in Wakes story, as the two of them endure the hell of war in the tropics. Wakes account of the military campaign ashore is a window into the woeful incompetence, impressive innovations, energy-sapping frustration, and breathtaking bravery that is always at the heart of combat. His description of the great naval battle, from the unique viewpoint of a prisoner onboard the most famous Spanish warship, is an emotional rendering of how the concept of honor can transform a hopeless cause into a noble gesture of humanity. Honoring the Enemy is the fourteenth book in the award-winning Honor Series of historical naval novels. Tells the story of how American sailors, Marines, and soldiers landed in eastern Cuba in 1898 and, against the odds, fought their way to victory. Capt Peter Wake, USN describes with vivid detail his experiences as a naval liaison ashore with the Cuban and US armies in the jungles, hospitals, headquarters, and battlefields in the 1898 campaign. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10: 168247089XISBN 13: 9781682470893
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Alfred Thayer Mahans The Influence of Sea Power upon History is well known to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings are often overlooked when considering todays challenges. This collection of eight of Mahans essays, along with Benjamin Armstrongs informative introductions and analysis, illustrates why Mahans work remains relevant in the 21st century and how that work can help develop our strategic understanding. People misunderstand Mahan, Armstrong reveals, because they have only read what others have to say about him, rather than what Mahan actually wrote. From the challenges of bureaucracy and staff duty, the development of global strategy and fleet composition, and effective leadership included in the first edition, this second edition adds discussions of the United States place in the world, the difficulties of naval readiness, and the organization needed for construction of an effective national and naval strategy. With these added essays from Mahan, and a new preface and conclusion analyzing his work from Armstrong, this book demonstrates that Mahans ideas about the importance of sea power continue to provide todays readers with a necessary foundation to address the military and international challenges of the 21st century. Alfred Thayer Mahans The Influence of Sea Power upon History is well known to students of naval history and strategy, but his other writings are often overlooked when considering todays challenges. This collection of eight of Mahans essays illustrates why Mahans work remains relevant in the 21st century. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2023
ISBN 10: 1682479188ISBN 13: 9781682479186
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin cut a striking figure in the Army: athletic, quick witted, devout, and studious, he was a natural leader. Thanks to his engineering and leadership knowhow, Martin was chosen to lead the thousands of combat engineers who paved the way for 100,000 Army troops to battle their way to Baghdad in 2003. Martin was astonishing to watch as he led this effort, his mind laser focused and body vibrating with energy. He made quick decisions, often anticipating and solving problems before orders came down. Only years later would he learn how the pressure of organizing dozens of simultaneous life-or-death missions each day altered the biochemistry of his brain. Since adolescence hed had what psychiatrists call a hyperthymic personality an exceptionally positive, energetic, and can-do disposition. But the Iraq War triggered what military and Veterans Administration psychiatrists ultimately diagnosed as late-onset bipolar disorder, a chemical imbalance that sends sufferers whipsawing between grandiose imaginings and suicidal depressions. His increasing erratic behavior led to his forced resignation as president of the National Defense University and ended his military career.Bipolar General offers a candid account of Martins personal journey with undiagnosed mental illness as he rose through the ranks of the U.S. Army. The author provides a first-hand look at the various treatments available for bipolar disorder ranging from powerful medications to electroconvulsive therapy. He discusses why his condition went undiagnosed for so long and explores what can be done both within and outside the armed forces to diagnose and treat mental illness. Bipolar General should be of value to those with mental illness and to the communities of family, friends, and caregivers surrounding them. Offers a candid account of Maj. Gen. Gregg Martins personal journey with undiagnosed mental illness as he rose through the ranks of the US Army. The author discusses why his condition went undiagnosed for so long and explores what can be done both within and outside the armed forces to diagnose and treat mental illness. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2024
ISBN 10: 161251541XISBN 13: 9781612515410
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. It is unclear if U.S. policy makers and military leaders fully realize that we have already been thrust into an artificial intelligence (AI) race with authoritarian powers. Today, the United States peer adversariesChina and Russiahave made clear their intentions to make major investments in AI and insert this technology into their military systems, sensors and weapons. Their goal is to gain an asymmetric advantage over the U.S. military. The implications for our national security are many and complex. Algorithms of Armageddon examines this most pressing security issue in a clear, insightful delivery by two experts. Authors George Galdorisi and Sam J. Tangredi are national security professionals who deal with AI on a day-to-day basis in their work in both the technical and policy arenas. Opening chapters explain the fundamentals of what constitutes big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They investigate the convergence of AI with other technologies and how these systems will interact with humans. Critical to the issue is the manner by which AI is being developed and utilized by Russia and China. The central chapters of the work address the weaponizing of AI through interaction with other technologies, man-machine teaming, and autonomous weapons systems. The authors cover in depth debates surrounding the AI genie out of the bottle controversy, AI arms races, and the resulting impact on policy and the laws of war. Given that global powers are leading large-scale development of AI, it is likely that use of this technology will be global in extent. Will AI-enabled military weapons systems lead to full-scale global war? Can such a conflict be avoided? The later chapters of the work explore these questions, point to the possibility of humans failing to control military AI applications, and conclude that the dangers for the United States are real. Neither a protest against AI, nor a speculative work on how AI could replace humans, Algorithms of Armageddon provides a time-critical understanding of why AI is being implemented through state weaponization, the realities for the global power balance, and more importantly, U.S. national security. Galdorisi and Tangredi propose a national dialogue that focuses on the need for U.S. military to have access to the latest AI-enabled technology in order to provide security and prosperity to the American people. It is unclear if US policy makers and military leaders fully realize that we have already been thrust into an artificial intelligence race with authoritarian powers. This book examines this pressing security issue in a clear, insightful delivery by two experts who deal with AI on a day-to-day basis in their work in the technical and policy arenas. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Naval Institute Press, Annopolis, 2021
ISBN 10: 168247786XISBN 13: 9781682477861
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. On a mission over central Afghanistan, Punk is hit--and taken captive by the Taliban. And after he escapes, the challenge is not over. Because now Punk must navigate the war-torn country not from the skies, but on the ground--seeing up close for the first time the world of resistance fighters, warlords, CIA undercover ops, and corrupt officers who are putting their lives on the line. On a mission over central Afghanistan, Punk is hit - and taken captive by the Taliban. And after he escapes, the challenge is not over. Because now Punk must navigate the war-torn country not from the skies, but on the ground - seeing up close for the first time the world of resistance fighters, warlords, CIA undercover ops, and corrupt officers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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