The United States Navy: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present
- ISBN-10
- 1598844326
- ISBN-13
- 9781598844320
- Series
- The United States Navy
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 377
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-07-12
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- John C. Fredriksen
Description
Covering more than two centuries of naval history, this chronology highlights the individuals and events that shaped one of the world's greatest fighting forces—the United States Navy. • Introduction contextualizes the subject matter relative to U.S. history • Entries that pinpoint significant events in American military history, including victories and defeats, the introduction of new technologies, the appointment of significant leaders, and noted deaths in battle • Relevant images of battles, leaders, and weapons throughout • 20 sidebars that provide greater detail and context on a variety of events and individuals • A 5,000-word bibliography of the latest scholarship on U.S. Navy history, weapons, and organization
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