Paolo E. Coletta – författare

Histories of all important and historically significant overseas U.S. naval and Marine Corps bases and facilities are presented alphabetically in this work. Those bases within a geographic area that permits (or permitted) overflight rights, port visits, and the use of offshore anchorages and including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam are included. Each entry discusses the form and function of the base or facility and gives something of its history and development. Bibliographies at the end of each entry provide sources for further research.

From its hasty and urgent creation during the American Revolution through periods of relative neglect, the United States Navy has maintained an important role in the security of the United States, and has been involved in many of its crucial historical events. American Naval History: A Guide pays attention to diplomacy, maritime issues, aviation, geography, scientific and technological advancements, and other historical disciplines. It also has entries on the naval histories of America's closest allies and enemies. A first edition of the book was printed by University Press of America as An Annotated and Selected Bibliography of American Naval History (1988). Vast changes have occurred since that time. Titles dealing with the development of sea power in the ancient and medieval world have been omitted. Instead, the book has modernized its listings by including titles from the last years of the Reagan presidency, George Bush's presidency, and the first two years of Bill Clinton's presidency. The list of periodicals has been expanded and revised considerably. Additionally, the titles now contain useful abbreviations that detail whether the texts include maps, diagrams, illustrations, glossaries, and appendixes.

This expanded version includes an up-to-date bibliography, the addition of numerous photographs, and two new chapters on the Reagan administration which examine the seeking of global maritime supremacy and nuclear advances and negotiationsóSALT, START, SDIóand how they affect the Navy.

This expanded version includes an up-to-date bibliography, the addition of numerous photographs, and two new chapters on the Reagan administration which examine the seeking of global maritime supremacy and nuclear advances and negotiations-SALT, START, SDI-and how they affect the Navy.

An outline of U.S. naval affairs from 1865 to 1917. Included are major developments in naval organization, administration, strategy, tactics, construction and personnel policies, operations, and sketches of leading political and naval leaders.

An outline of U.S. naval affairs from 1865 to 1917. Included are major developments in naval organization, administration, strategy, tactics, construction and personnel policies, operations, and sketches of leading political and naval leaders.