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.