Soldiers and Sailors of the Easters [sic] Shore of Virginia in the Revolutionary War
Author | : Stratton Nottingham |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 143 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Accomack County (Va.) |
ISBN | : 9780788471018 |
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Author | : Stratton Nottingham |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 143 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Accomack County (Va.) |
ISBN | : 9780788471018 |
Author | : United States. Naval History Division |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : United States |
ISBN | : |
Author | : John Sergeant Wise |
Publisher | : Boston New York, Houghton, Mifflin |
Total Pages | : 494 |
Release | : 1899 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Author | : John M. Curran |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1919 |
Genre | : Clothing and dress |
ISBN | : |
Author | : William T. Graves |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 405 |
Release | : 2012-12 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 098599990X |
Biography of Col. James Williams, 1740-1780, the highest ranking officer who died from wounds suffered at the Battle of Kings Mountain (October 7, 1780) during the American Revolutionary War.
Author | : Richard A. Hulver |
Publisher | : Government Printing Office |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2019-06-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 016095021X |
Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship.
Author | : Worrall Reed Carter |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 514 |
Release | : 1953 |
Genre | : Logistics, Naval |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Margaret Davis Cate |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 1926 |
Genre | : Brunswick (Ga.) |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Gen. Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold |
Publisher | : Pickle Partners Publishing |
Total Pages | : 927 |
Release | : 2015-11-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1786251523 |
Includes the Aerial Warfare In Europe During World War II illustrations pack with over 180 maps, plans, and photos. Gen Henry H. “Hap.” Arnold, US Army Air Forces (AAF) Chief of Staff during World War II, maintained diaries for his several journeys to various meetings and conferences throughout the conflict. Volume 1 introduces Hap Arnold, the setting for five of his journeys, the diaries he kept, and evaluations of those journeys and their consequences. General Arnold’s travels brought him into strategy meetings and personal conversations with virtually all leaders of Allied forces as well as many AAF troops around the world. He recorded his impressions, feelings, and expectations in his diaries. Maj Gen John W. Huston, USAF, retired, has captured the essence of Henry H. Hap Arnold—the man, the officer, the AAF chief, and his mission. Volume 2 encompasses General Arnold’s final seven journeys and the diaries he kept therein.
Author | : Samuel Blachley Webb |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 510 |
Release | : 1894 |
Genre | : United States |
ISBN | : |