Note: for the sake of simplicity, I’ll be using these terms in a very general manner. Different sailors from different eras, experiences, or backgrounds can
Tag: naval history
Book Review: Naval Weapons of World War Two by John Campbell
John Campbell has put together a significant reference work on the weapons of the major navies of the world during WWII. I doubt most people
Book Review: Destroyer Weapons of World War 2 by Peter Hodges & Norman Friedman
Anyone familiar with destroyer operations in World War II will know that destroyers began gradually taking on a larger number of responsibilities from their originally
Book Review: Patrick O’Brian’s Navy Edited by Richard O’Neill
Ever wondered about the differences between a ship-of-the-line and a frigate? Do you know the differences between a blue, white, or red admiral? Why was
Book Review: Fleet Tactics by Wayne Hughes
Fleet Tactics by Captain (ret.) Wayne Hughes is something of a classic in modern naval thinking. Some have even labeled it as a modern day
Japanese 16.1″/45 3rd Year Type Gun
Caveat: The information contained in this post is of a very general nature. More detailed (read: technical) information can be found in the U.S. Naval
