Navy from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

From the inside dust jacket: The true story that we had been spotted seemed almost certain with the arrival of a floatplane and then four bombers. The planes did not bother us as much as the ear-splitting echo-ranging of the destroyer, the pings blasting through our hull as she closed the range. "Set all torpedoes on two feet and open the outer… Read more about this item

Sequel to At Dawn We Slept. From front DJ flap: "The Battle of Midway Island was the turning point for naval dominance in the Pacific Theater. ...bit by bit, the Japanese naval code was broken...Nimitz flew to the island [Midway] at once to review its defense - and to set in motion the flexible and operational tactics by which an… Read more about this item

This is the story of Dick Schaefer who joined the Navy on impulse, hoping that he would have some control over his future. He was not fully aware of the increasing military action in Vietnam. His account of his time at boot camp is wry and rollicking. He received orders to report to the US Naval Hospital Corps School, which… Read more about this item

From the front dust jacket flap: "...United States had three brilliant commanders, Rogers, Decatur, and Hull, and it was their job to keep the Constitution, the President, and the one or two other ships that made up the entire U.S. fleet busy harassing the British until a United States Navy could be built. Congress limited the great ship designer, Joshua… Read more about this item

From the back DJ cover: ""Examples of the Sailor's honor, courage, and commitment are told with wit, style, and grace." - Jack Leahy, author of Honor, Courage, Commitment and Ask the Chief From front DJ flap: this book "brings to life the events that have shaped and inspired the Navy of today while highlighting the roles of all Sailors - from… Read more about this item

From dust jacket front flap: "This richly illustrated book offers a concise overview of the historical background to Patrick O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin series, a straightforward exploration of what daily life in Nelson's navy was really like for everyone from the captain to the rawest recruit." Lots of photos and illustrations with text. Book - Fine condition. Clean and tight. Dust Jacket… Read more about this item