The Naval Chronicle
The Naval Chronicle

Author: James Stanier Clarke

Publisher:

Published: 1799

Total Pages: 718

ISBN-13:

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Contains a general and biographical history of the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, with a variety of original papers on nautical subjects, under the guidance of several literary and professional men.

American Military Leaders
American Military Leaders

Author: John C. Fredriksen

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 1999-06-18

Total Pages: 943

ISBN-13: 1576074692

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A comprehensive collection of biographies of the most prominent military leaders in American history. American Military Leaders contains over 400 A–Z biographies of individuals such as Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, who ended hundreds of years of tradition by allowing women to serve on Navy ships; and, Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, whose rules of clandestine warfare are still followed by the U.S. Special Forces. Coverage centers on the outstanding generals, sergeants, fighter aces, militiamen, theorists, doctors, and nurses who make up America's military history. This volume presents their backgrounds, contributions, and significance to America's fortunes in war. This title also cites works for further research, includes a list of leaders organized by their military titles, and a comprehensive index.