Publisher's Synopsis
""A Short History of the United States Navy"" by George R. Clark is a comprehensive account of the history of the United States Navy from its inception to the present day. The book covers the major events, battles, and figures that have shaped the Navy's history, including the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, World War I and II, the Cold War, and the Gulf War. The book also explores the development of naval technology, including the introduction of steam-powered ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers. It discusses the Navy's role in protecting American interests abroad, including its involvement in conflicts such as the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as its current missions in the Middle East and elsewhere.Clark provides a detailed analysis of the Navy's organizational structure and leadership, highlighting the contributions of key figures such as John Paul Jones, David Farragut, Chester Nimitz, and Hyman Rickover. He also examines the Navy's relationship with the other branches of the military, as well as its interactions with civilian leadership and the American public.Overall, ""A Short History of the United States Navy"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the Navy's history that will appeal to anyone interested in military history or American history more broadly.Additional Contributor: Herman Frederick Krafft.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
