A chronicle of the U.S. liberation of the Philippines during World War II includes exciting accounts of amphibious operations, carrier actions, a deadly typhoon, Japanese kamikazes and dueling submari
This all-new 5th edition of the venerable Service Etiquette cements the guide's reputation as the definitive resource of military protocol. International protocol experts Cherlynn Conetsco and Anna Ha
For new public affairs officers in the Marines and other military public affairs officers, Oliver (public affairs leadership, Defense Information School), who served as a Marines public affairs office
This remarkable memoir tells the compelling story of the near-mythic British district officer who helped shape the first great Allied counteroffensive. Scottish-born and Cambridge-educated, Martin Cle
Foundations of Russian Military Flight focuses on the early use of balloons and aircraft by the Russian military. The best early Russian aircraft included flying boats designed by Dimitrii Grigorovich
Now celebrating its tenth edition, World Naval Review provides an affordable yet authoritative summary of global naval developments over the past 12 months. Regional surveys of fleet evolution and pro
Published fifty years after America's first clash with communism, this highly readable book presents the most authoritative and comprehensive recounting to date of the secret UN war fought deep behind
In the tradition of his acclaimed warship design histories, Norman Friedman describes the forces--technical, political, and operational--that shaped a vital element of U.S. sea power. For example, he
In the inter-war years Richard Perkins, an amateur photographer and avid collector, amassed one of the world’s largest personal collections of warship negatives. He eventually donated the collection t
Author Charles Neimeyer is director of Marine Corps history at Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia. In this historical narrative, he details the military actions in and around the Chesapeake
All naval professionals--without exception--encounter, directly participate, or play a supporting role in naval cooperation. It is a key element in the U.S. defense strategy because military and naval
Presents a collection of essays on Iraq's history and politics from a noted Iraqi scholar, which are still studied by people in the country, from the intelligentsia to the insurgents.
Simons (Naval Postgraduate School) et al. propose sovereignty as a frame of reference for global realignment where governments assume responsibility for their own actions and the actions of their citi
Editor Bresnahan, a broadcast journalist, unites about 30 military historians, veterans, and US Navy analysts to ponder alternate scenarios of the Pacific War during 1941-1945. In chapters on decisive
Information recorded during the war itself offers a history of the United States naval operations in the Pacific before and during World War II, from 1931 to April 1942. Reprint.
Cimbala (political science, Penn State U. Brandywine) explores missile defense strategies used by Russia and the United States, stressing the fact that the proposed deployment of BMD in Eastern Europe
Methven, a career officer in the US Central Intelligence Agency from 1952 to 1978, recalls his adventures in Vietnam, "Bushido," "Cham," "Samudra," "Buwana," and "Angafula" (the latter five being bare
Park, a master model builder, offers a definitive account of the famous Civil War ship that includes the most detailed structural information available and corrects long-standing inaccuracies about it
In a wartime navy of giant carriers and battleships, tiny wooden subchasers manned mostly by inexperienced reservists did not command much attention. Yet these 110-foot warships performed vital chores
The author describes his experiences as a young officer on a battleship, portrays the daily life of the crew, and recalls how he witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Today the vast archipelago of Southeast Asia islands known as Indonesia is in the headlines because of political instability, religious tension, and violence in the streets. Forty years ago similar co
As young leaders transition from their roles as officer candidates and midshipman to newly commissioned naval officers, Newly Commissioned Naval Officer's Guide will serve as a valuable tool in this j
This is a companion volume to Norman Friedman' s highly successful British Battleships 1906-1946 and completes his study of the Royal Navy's capital ships. Beginning with the earliest installation of
Craig F. Morris explores the beginnings of American strategic bombing theory, why it changed over time, the factors that shaped that change, and how technology molded military doctrine. This much-need
Top-ranking Japanese officers offer their personal perspectives of the Pacific War. Lauded by historians and World War II buffs eager for the Japanese viewpoint, this collection of essays makes signif
The role of war correspondents is crucial to democracy and the public's discovery of the truth. Without them, the temptation to manipulate events with propaganda would be irresistible to politicians o
Holocaust Heroes is an inspiring book that examines the incredible—yet tragic—examples of Jewish resistance in ghettos and concentration camps during the days of the Nazis’ “Final Solution.” The Warsa
Published months before the Battle of Jutland, W. M. James’ book was originally published as New Battleship Organisations. It was considered the ultimate guide to command and organization of every asp
The Battle of Midway, commemorated annually in the U.S. Navy, warrants close attention. This Naval Institute guide includes some of the most vibrant and informed accounts by individuals who fought on
Warship 2015 is the 37th edition of the annual academic publication devoted to the design, development, and service history of the world's combat ships. This annual publication has been running since
Employing new research from both German and French sources, the author examines the role that the French Atlantic ports played for the Kriegsmarine during the Second World War.When the Wehrmacht overr
Commodore Perry's expedition to Japan was one of the major expeditions of political discovery, so to speak, of the 19th century. This primary source, edited and with many contemporary illustrations an
General Andrew Goodpaster served on General Eisenhower's staff in the post-WWI early Cold War era and was NATO's Supreme Allied Commander for Europe. In addition to describing Goodpaster's military ca
Security governance in the second decade of the 21st century is ill-serving the American people. Left uncorrected, civic life and national continuity will remain increasingly at risk. At stake well
The ninth volume in Admiral Morison's history takes up the story of American naval activities in the Mediterranean where Volume II left off, and covers three major amphibious operations - the invasion
Offers a history of the highly decorated 1st Marine Raider Battalion led by Merritt "Red Mike" Edison during World War II, which fought seven critical battles, including Tulagi and Guadalcanal, agains
"Linda Goetz Holmes has done it again. As with her seminal work, Unjust Enrichment, that exposed the depth of Japanese industrialists and manufacturing companies' involvement in the pursuit of war pro
Upon becoming Ambassador to Iraq in June of 2004, John Negroponte tapped Robert Earle to assist him and General George Casey in formulating strategy towards the growing anti-occupation insurgency. Whi
This is a reprint of the 1971 publication constituting the second volume of Braisted's (former professor, history, U. of Texas at Austin) research on the relationship between the naval and diplomatic
To be equally enjoyed by professional aviators and aviation buffs with limited technical knowledge, this biography brings to life the legendary aircraft that scored the highest kill ratio of any U.S.
