An account of American Naval activities in the Atlantic. With accounts from the the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the American Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI and the early part of WWII.

1943, Studio Publications, , ,< N-01>,232pp , 56 plates, index, covers in poor condition, text g, ,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 26797-01..............................£6.00 

An anthology of firsthand accounts from the age of Nelson. The voices of the officers and seamen who fought and lived at sea during the French Revolutionary War (1793-1802), the Napoleonic War (1803-1815) and the War of 1812 (1812-1815). Here are the true life stories that inspired the writings of great historic writers such as C.S. Forester, Patrick O'Brian and C. Northcote-Parkinson.

1997, Henry Holt & Co , US edition, 0805046089,< N-01>,425pp, illustrations, maps, Fine in d/w, ,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 28277-02..............................£10.00 

Kipling mingles prose and poetry not only to praise bravado but also to call others to their civil duty. This collection of essays and verse includes "Fringes of the Fleet" which celebrates the lesser trawler and auxiliary fleets; "Tales of the Trade", a chronicle of British submarine operations in the Baltic and the Sea of Marmara; and "Destroyers at Jutland", a commentary on the great naval battle of May 1916. Previously owned by a member of the Submarine Crew who marked up where he is mentioned. He has also included 2 newspaper cuttings and a photograph.

1916, Macmillan, , ,< N-01>,222pp, Blue boards with gold titles. Faded spine., ,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 34231-01..............................£8.00 

A study of the navies of the nations other than Germany of WWII. Includes complete details of the vessels of some 23 navies and also lists the losses of the Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Soviet fleets. Includes side profile (and some three view drawings) of capital ships of Britain, France, Italy, Japan and the USA. German text.

1968, Lehmanns Verlag, , ,< N-01>,Small landscape format, 284pp,110 ills., remains of dws, ow g, Ger.text,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 25877-01..............................£12.00 

An interesting, contemporary account of the Battle of the Atlantic in the early years of WWII. Such publications were produced for propaganda purposes nonetheless this volume provides an insight into the life of the crews engaged in protecting the convoys from prowling U-Boats and beating off attacks by marauding German aircraft.

1941, Methuen, , ,< N-01>,vii+104pp, 4 photos, good in marked, yellow boards, ,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 26798-02..............................£10.00 

This series looks at the units capable of operating completely independently in the forefront of battle. The author examines the unit's origins and history, organisation and battle history, plus information on insignia and marking and biographies of commanders and personalities.

2003, Ian Allan, , 0711029571,< N-01>,96pp. photographs, maps., very good in card covers, , CARD
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 3308-01..............................£6.00 

Daring acts of individual command at times of crisis. The author looks at Nelson at Copenhagen, the Altmark/Cossack incident, Walker the ASW/U-boat killer and the exploits of HMS Storm.

1972, Jarrolds, , 0091102006,< N-01>,xx + 162pp, 15 illustrations, dw wn, ow vg, ,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 15416-02..............................£8.00 

The Battle of the Nile, fought on 1 August 1798, was Nelson's first great victory and dealt a fatal blow to Napoleon Bonaparte's ambitions in the Middle East. The battle was the decisive event in a campaign of many months, upon the outcome of which depended the domination of the Mediterranean and the whole strategic situation in Europe.

2003, Caxton Editions, , 1840675225,< N-01>,318pp, numerous b/w ills, maps, Very good in dw, ,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 31954-01..............................£12.00 

The popularity of sea stories set during the Napoleonic Wars bears witness to the great romance of the period. For those wanting a deeper understanding of the operations of a great fleet this book is the perfect guide. Covering the period 1793-1815, it has sections on the design and construction of the ships, the Navy's central and local administration, the training and organisation of officers, seamen and marines, ship administration and life at sea

2000, Conway, , 0851775217,< N-01>,352pp, 160 photos, 250 drawings. Large format., Tear on d/w.Good, ,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 2899-02..............................£18.00 

The popularity of sea stories set during the Napoleonic Wars bears witness to the great romance of the period. For those wanting a deeper understanding of the workings and operations of a great fleet this book is the perfect guide. Covering the period 1793-1815, it has sections on the design and construction of the ships, the Navy's central and local administration, the training and organisation of officers, seamen and marines, ship administration and life at sea

1989, Conway, , 0851775217,< N-01>,352pp, 160 photos, 250 drawings. Large format., Good in edgecreased d/w., ,
Subject...Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General
Web No. 2899-01..............................£18.00