Ocean State Libraries

Consider by scholars as the single most influential book in naval strategy, Alfred Thayer Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History: 1660-1783," is a history of naval warfare and sea power during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that would have a profound influence on the world in the early part of the twentieth century. After the publication of this work the policies outlined in it would soon be adopted by the major military powers...

Profiles of 16 decisive struggles from ancient and modern times. Gripping accounts range from Alexander the Great's overthrow of the Persian empire in the 4th century BC to World War II's Battle of Midway. Pratt depicts the circumstances leading up to the decisive clashes, the personalities involved, and the historically important aftermath. 27 maps.

Describes various types of artillery and missiles and explains how they fit into the organizational framework of the army.

Describes the characteristics of different types of modern warships and their functions. Also includes a brief overview of the history and development of battleships with a list of the famousships built since 1902.

Offers opposing viewpoints regarding the American Revolution, including prewar disputes, patriot versus loyalist views, wartime concerns, and debate among modern historians.

Provides general information about helicopters and specific facts about the features and operation of the Apache helicopter.

Discusses the history and development of the United States Air Force's Spectre gunship, its design and special features, and some of the missions it has flown in Vietnam, Panama, and in Kosovo in 1991.

Discusses the history and development of the United States Air Force's Stealth bomber, its design and special features, and some of the missions it has flown in Operation Desert Storm and in Kosovo in 1999.

Introduces the special force of the United States Army known as the Night Stalkers including their history, training, and equipment.

An introduction to the Air Force Special Forces Combat controllers, their history and development, missions, training, and equipment.