Academic : Military Sciences : Naval science (General)

The Cold War was the first major conflict between superpowers in which victory and defeat were unambiguously determined without the firing of a shot. Without the shield of a strong, silent deterrent or the intellectual sword of espionage beneath the sea, that war could not have been won. A compelling tale of intrigue, both within our own government and between the U.S. and Soviet navies, The Silent War is an enthralling insider's account of how the submarine service kept the peace during the dangerous days of the Cold War. more...

Price: $20.95

This vivid volume describes the fascinating history of aircraft carriers, first deployed successfully in World War I by the Imperial Russian Navy, and indispensable to the Allied victory in World War II, now the strategic centerpiece of the world's most powerful navies. more...

Price: $85.00

From ancient times to World War II and the postwar period, this book charts the evolution of the vessel that ruled the seas - a vessel that, until the arrival of the aircraft carrier, would be the most expensive and complex human-made moving object in history. more...

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By 2012, the reactor on the US Navy's only deep-diving research submarine will be exhausted. In this report, the authors develop a concept of operation for a possible replacement platform, analyzing which military and scientific missions should have the highest priorities. more...

Price: $9.95

This is an exploration of the technological evolution and social history of cruisers, describing their many uses in war and peace. The book covers the most significant cruiser and battle cruiser designs, providing details such as hull dimensions, armour, armament and means of propulsion. more...

Price: $85.00