Furnishes a blow-by-blow account, based on new research, of the greatest naval battle in the history of warfare, a 1944 battle that almost became a disaster for the U.S. Navy, and a sign of impending doom for the Japanese Navy.

The Battle of Leyte Gulf 23-26 October 1944

History

Cutler, Thomas J.

Military

Harpercollins

Two hundred and eighty-two ships, some of them the largest and most powerful ever built...nearly 200,000 men, many sent to the bottom of the sea...a cast of characters that included MacArthur, Roosevelt, Halsey, and Nimitz...more than 100,000 square miles of fire and blood...they all came together in one unique battle, the singular turning point in the tide of WWII and in the history of warfare. Now, using materials previously unavailable, award-winning author Thomas J. Cutler captures the awe-inspiring heroism, the flawed strategies, the brilliant deception, and the brutal reality of the greatest naval battle of all time. From seaman to admiral, from aerial to surface to submarine combat, every facet, every weapon, every controversy -- on both sides of the firing line -- explodes off the page in this impressive account of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

The Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Greatest Naval Battle in History : The Dramatic Full History : 23-26 October 1944

Americas

Pocket_Books

A profile of the Vietnam U.S. Navy Brown Water Forces describes their Swift Boats and Armored Personnel Carriers, the high-casualty dangers they faced, and their battles between the Mekong and the China Sea. Reprint.

Brown Water, Black Berets

Brown Water, Black Berets: Coastal and Riverine Warfare in Vietnam

Asia

Naval_Institute_Press

Describes the role of the Navy in the Vietnam War, shares interviews with sailors who patroled the rivers and coastal waters of Vietnam, and looks at their vessels and strategies

A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy

This book brings to life the events that have shaped the navy of today while highlighting the roles of all sailors--from seaman to admiral. Rather than focus entirely on such naval icons as Stephen Decatur and Chester Nimitz, Thomas J. Cutler brings to the forefront the contributions of enlisted people. You'll hear about Quartermaster Peter Williams, who steered the ironclad Monitor into history, and Hospital Corpsman Tayinikia Campbell, who saved lives in USS Cole after she was struck by terrorists in Yemen. This book is not a whitewash. It includes mistakes and defeats along with the achievements and victories.

Findaway World Llc

Follows the growth of maritime instruction at the U.S. Naval Academy from its founding in the 1840s to its recent admission of women to full midshipman status.

The U.S. Naval Academy: An Illustrated History

Sweetman, Jack

Naval Inst Pr

The men of the U.S. Navy's brown-water force played a vital but often overlooked role in the Vietnam War. Known for their black berets and limitless courage, they maneuvered their aging, makeshift craft along shallow coastal waters and twisting inland waterways to search out the enemy. In this moving tribute to their contributions and sacrifices, Tom Cutler records their dramatic story as only a participant could. His own Vietnam experience enables him to add a striking human dimension to the account. The terror of firefights along the jungle-lined rivers, the rigors of camp life, and the sudden perils of guerrilla warfare are conveyed with authenticity. At the same time, the author's training as a historian allows him to objectively describe the scope of the navy's operations and evaluate their effectiveness. 
Winner of the Navy League's Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement in 1988 when the book was first published, Cutler is credited with having written the definitive history of the brown-water sailors, an effort that has helped readers better understand the nature of U.S. involvement in the war.

Brown Water, Black Berets: Coastal and Riverine Warfare in Vietnam (Bluejacket Books)

In 1902 when Lt. Ridley McLean first wrote this "sailor's bible," he described it as a manual for every person in the naval service. One hundred years later, it continues to serve as a primer for newly enlisted sailors and as a basic reference for all naval personnel--from seaman to admiral. New technology is artfully blended with ancient heritage, facts and figures are augmented by helpful advice, and the mysterious language of the sea is preserved and deciphered in a volume that has served the United States Navy for an entire century. Updated throughout, the book provides the latest Navy ratings, uniforms, ships, aircraft, and weapons as well as current Navy policies on hazing, fraternization, education, and physical fitness, and a completely new chapter explaining the Navy's mission in terms of its rich heritage. 
The author, winner of the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Naval Literature, has served the Navy in many capacities, both as an enlisted man and officer, and he brings that experience and his devotion to the service to these pages. He explains new terms and such concepts as leadership and core values in both inspiring and pragmatic terms. Relevant photographs, diagrams, and tables enhance the presentation, and accompanying appendixes include a glossary and a wealth of reference material that every sailor will want to keep at hand.

The Bluejacket's Manual (Centennial Edition) - United States Navy

In 1902 when Lt. Ridley McLean first wrote this "sailor's bible," he described it as a manual for every person in the naval service. One hundred years later, it continues to serve as a primer for newly enlisted sailors and as a basic reference for all naval personnel--from seaman to admiral. New technology is artfully blended with ancient heritage, facts and figures are augmented by helpful advice, and the mysterious language of the sea is preserved and deciphered in a volume that has served the United States Navy for an entire century. Updated throughout, the book provides the latest Navy ratings, uniforms, ships, aircraft, and weapons as well as current Navy policies on hazing, fraternization, education, and physical fitness, and a completely new chapter explaining the Navy's mission in terms of its rich heritage. 
The author, winner of the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Naval Literature, has served the Navy in many capacities, both as an enlisted man and officer, and he brings that experience and his devotion to the service to these pages. He explains new terms and such concepts as leadership and core values in both inspiring and pragmatic terms. Relevant photographs, diagrams, and tables enhance the presentation, and accompanying appendixes include a glossary and a wealth of reference material that every sailor will want to keep at hand.

The Bluejacket's Manual

Engineering & Transportation

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The Battle of Leyte Gulf 23-26 October 1944

The Battle of Leyte Gulf: The Greatest Naval Battle in History : The Dramatic Full History : 23-26 October 1944

Brown Water, Black Berets

Brown Water, Black Berets: Coastal and Riverine Warfare in Vietnam

Brown Water, Black Berets: Coastal and Riverine Warfare in Vietnam

A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy

The U.S. Naval Academy: An Illustrated History

Brown Water, Black Berets: Coastal and Riverine Warfare in Vietnam (Bluejacket Books)

The Bluejacket's Manual (Centennial Edition) - United States Navy

The Bluejacket's Manual