Historical Dictionary of the United States Navy

Historical Dictionary of the United States Navy
Author: James M. Morris
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 572
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0810874792

The second edition of Historical Dictionary of the United States Navy covers U.S. Naval developments, personnel, and engagements from the colonial times to the present day. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 600 cross-referenced dictionary entries on people, places, events and other terminology of the Navy. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the United States Navy.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Author:
Publisher: Department of Defense
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN:

Product Description: This illustrated book highlights the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' history from the battle of Bunker Hill to the war on terrorism; an introduction to aspects and events in engineer history. The Corps has a wealth of visual information--drawings, artwork, photographs, maps, plans, models--and this book contains a montage of historical images from the Revolutionary War to the present, in addition to many newly written articles. This new history also features an extensive index to aid in finding a specific subject, and researchers and interested individuals can be sure that they will find a solid historical perspective.