For the last few years Adm. James Stavridis and R. Manning Ancell, have surveyed over two hundred active and retired four-star military officers about their reading habits and... Læs mere
Offers an intimate look at the challenges of directing NATO operations in Afghanistan, military intervention in Libya, and preparation for possible... Læs mere
The seventh edition of this Blue and Gold Series book brings clarity and context to international law for the seagoing professional. This book is the only work that addresses the international law of the sea from the perspective of the United States.
Continuing the tradition of Naval Institute Blue and Gold Series classics, The Navy Staff Officer’s Guide will equip naval leaders for success in the challenging professional environment of a Navy staff.
On October 17, 1965, Navy LTJG Porter Halyburton was shot down over North Vietnam on his 76th mission, and held captive for more than... Læs mere
Studies twelve especially influential airmen, detailing their impact on the evolution of the United States Air Force (USAF). Rather than focus on... Læs mere
Examines the relationship between Ronald Reagan, the public and popular culture. From an overview of Reagan’s youth and the pulp fiction he consumed, we get a... Læs mere
Argues that the United States and its allies can sustain conventional deterrence in the face of China’s military buildup. However, doing so... Læs mere
When Grace Hopper retired as a rear admiral from the US Navy in 1986, she was the first woman restricted line officer to reach flag rank and the oldest serving... Læs mere
On November 20, l943, in the first trial by fire of America's fledgling amphibious assault doctrine, five thousand men stormed the beaches of Tarawa, a seemingly invincible Japanese island fortress barely the size of the Pentagon parking lots (three-hundred acres!).
Tells the stories of five military battles of the twentieth century, each one a turning point in history. Beginning with the British... Læs mere
When navies began to make use of the airwaves, they soon discovered those waves could... Læs mere