American Naval History an Illustrated Chronology of the US Navy and Marine Corps, 1775-Present. (On the Armada Bookshelf).

by Jack Sweetman 

This surprisingly entertaining treatise is offered in a year-by-year chronological summary of the major (and some minor) events in naval history. Originally published in 1984, this updated version includes information about the decade from the Gulf War through the turn of the century. More than 225 illustrations and very interesting photo reproductions complement the text with four indexes that provide almost instant access to the material. Dr. Jack Sweetman, a long-time professor of naval history at the US Naval Academy, presents an explanation of consequences of major naval events and provides a sense of continuity throughout. American Naval History is slated to be a desk-bound, always-open historical reference that should also remain on one's coffee table due to its attention-drawing graphics and readability. As with most other Naval Institute Press publications, this volume is a must-have for researchers, journalists and historians.