Author: Jesse Thomas David BoehretPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
An Admiral for All Seasons
Author: Jesse Thomas David BoehretPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Naval Appropriation Bill, 1922
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on AppropriationsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 974
Book Description
Lincoln and His Admirals
Author: Craig SymondsPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199793123
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 446
Book Description
Abraham Lincoln began his presidency admitting that he knew "but little of ships," but he quickly came to preside over the largest national armada to that time, not eclipsed until World War I. Written by naval historian Craig L. Symonds, Lincoln and His Admirals unveils an aspect of Lincoln's presidency unexamined by historians until now, revealing how he managed the men who ran the naval side of the Civil War, and how the activities of the Union Navy ultimately affected the course of history. Beginning with a gripping account of the attempt to re-supply Fort Sumter--a comedy of errors that shows all too clearly the fledgling president's inexperience--Symonds traces Lincoln's steady growth as a wartime commander-in-chief. Absent a Secretary of Defense, he would eventually become de facto commander of joint operations along the coast and on the rivers. That involved dealing with the men who ran the Navy: the loyal but often cranky Navy Secretary Gideon Welles, the quiet and reliable David G. Farragut, the flamboyant and unpredictable Charles Wilkes, the ambitious ordnance expert John Dahlgren, the well-connected Samuel Phillips Lee, and the self-promoting and gregarious David Dixon Porter. Lincoln was remarkably patient; he often postponed critical decisions until the momentum of events made the consequences of those decisions evident. But Symonds also shows that Lincoln could act decisively. Disappointed by the lethargy of his senior naval officers on the scene, he stepped in and personally directed an amphibious assault on the Virginia coast, a successful operation that led to the capture of Norfolk. The man who knew "but little of ships" had transformed himself into one of the greatest naval strategists of his age. Co-winner of the 2009 Lincoln Prize Winner of the 2009 Barondess/Lincoln Prize by the Civil War Round Table of New York John Lyman Award of the North American Society for Oceanic History Daniel and Marilyn Laney Prize by the Austin Civil War Round Table Nevins-Freeman Prize of the Civil War Round Table of Chicago
The Sailor Boy; Or, the Admiral and His Protegée. A Novel
Author: Rosalia SAINT CLAIR (pseud.)Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Estimates Submitted by the Secretary of the Navy, 1916
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Naval AffairsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1542
Book Description
The Desert Baron, Friedrich, a Warrior for All Seasons
Author: Conrad CreasePublisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
A fascinating biography of Baron Friedrich Kress von Kressenstein, German military leader, a WWI Rommel who used his genius to protect Armenians, save Georgia, and defeat Hitler's Beer Hall Putsch.
Selections from the Irish Quarterly Review
Author: The Chiefs of Naval Operations and Admiral's House
Author: United States. Naval History DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Admiral's House (Washington (D.C.))
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Admiral James Stavridis
Author: Stanley D M CarpenterPublisher: Naval Institute Press
ISBN: 1682475220
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
The biography of Admiral James George Stavridis provides a look at the naval admiral, leader and commentator. From his accomplishments in the U.S. Navy and on to his time as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe for NATO, Stanley Carpenter presents the most detailed picture yet of the familiar Admiral James Stavridis. Continuing on to Stavridis’s post-Navy career, this book reveals the man who, in and out of uniform, has exemplified an ideal of service —both in command and as a retired expert on world affairs. The child of Greek immigrants, the story of James Stavridis takes on the hallmarks of a resolutely American success story. Within the story of his youth and education is a resounding reminder of the importance of service. From the U.S. Naval Academy and on to NATO, Admiral Stavridis’ time in uniform provided both an example of duty to country, but also the story of a rise from sailor to leader. As leader, Admiral Stavridis stressed the value of education, and placed a premium on understanding the literature of the profession of arms. His numerous books after his time in uniform attest to the Admiral’s unique focus, one which he continues to champion. Admiral James Stavridis: Sailor, Scholar, Leader offers a compelling portrait of a life of duty, lessons for future members of the sea services, and a richly detailed, uniquely American success story. With a look at his career after his U.S. Navy, this author has presented a full picture of the man, not just the sailor or admiral. Those familiar with James Stavridis from his contemporary writings or appearances on TV will find much to enjoy here, as will those in uniform who will find this volume a succinct and forceful presentation of a rise of a leader through the ranks of the military and beyond.
Author: Rosalia St. Clair