Historical Dictionary of the United States Navy

Historical Dictionary of the United States Navy

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Book Description
Topics traced through two centuries of naval history include: prominent naval officers, weapons systems, categorizations of ships and aircraft, engagements, and terminology used by the service. Also included is a chronology of the major events that affected the United States Navy. A useful text for anyone interested in the influence naval power had on history.

About the Author
James M. Morris (Ph.D., University of Cincinnati) is Professor of History and Chair of the History Department at Christopher Newport University. Patricia M. Kearns (M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh) is the Head of Bibliographic Control at the Earl Gregg Swem Library at the College of William and Mary.

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