An expert in Chinese Warfare, best-selling author Ralph Sawyer, offers a compelling account of the development of incendiary and aquatic warfare tactics in ancient China as pivotal elements in turning the tides of battle. China's official h...
Lindberg and Todd methodically show how geography has shaped the strategy, tactics, and tools of naval warfare. Alfred T. Mahan was perhaps the first naval professional to recognize and acknowledge fully the influence of geography on navies...
Involving detailed and extensive planning and split-second schedules, and depending completely for success on uncompromising cooperation between all air, land, and sea forces involved--plus the weather--amphibious assaults are among the mos...
A profile of the Vietnam U.S. Navy Brown Water Forces describes their Swift Boats and Armored Personnel Carriers, the high-casualty dangers they faced, and their battles between the Mekong and the China Sea. Reprint.
A thorough and engaging account of the American Civil War as it was played out on the high seas and along the major rivers of the United States. Every important battle in which naval power played a part is discussed in detail, along with su...
