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Author : Herbert Best
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258271473
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (714 download)
Download or read book The Sea Warriors written by Herbert Best and published by . This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Woodman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)
Download or read book The Sea Warriors written by Richard Woodman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Woodman
Publisher : Seaforth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147384312X
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book The Sea Warriors written by Richard Woodman and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A marvelous book. . . . shows where Patrick O’Brian and C.S Forester got all their stuff from, but is more exciting than either.” —Times Literary Supplement The Sea Warriors is the true story of the great frigate captains of the Nelsonic Royal Navy who spent long and arduous years away from their homes fighting for king and country, to win and hold control of the seas. Richard Woodman skillfully dissects the events of the war years, focusing on the cruiser war, that war between opposing frigates that entailed the blockade of enemy ports, the interception of enemy trade, and the protection of Britain’s merchant ships. The whole magnificent sweep of this great struggle is set against its political background of the Napoleonic wars and the sea war with America. With this narrative come an extraordinary array of young, daring, and hugely skilled frigate captains whose ability to grasp the chances offered by war made them household names in this savage age. Some, like Warren, Pellew, Cochrane, and Collingwood, are still renowned; others are here rescued from under the shadow of Nelson as the author recounts their brave and brilliant exploits. As well as the thrilling accounts of sea battles and single-ship actions, the author describes the darker side to life at sea—the constant danger and harsh discipline, the wearying monotony of sea-keeping, the scourges of disease, and the occasional outbreaks of mutiny. All this is brought together in a stirring narrative by one of Britain’s finest naval writers. “A superb Napoleonic war study” —Daily Telegraph
Author : Richard Woodman
Publisher : Seaforth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 184832202X
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (483 download)
Download or read book The Sea Warriors written by Richard Woodman and published by Seaforth Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sea Warriors is the true story of the great frigate captains of the Nelsonic Royal Navy who spent long and arduous years away from their homes fighting for king and country, to win and hold control of the seas. Richard Woodman skilfully dissects the events of the war years, focussing on the cruiser war, that war between opposing frigates which entailed the blockade of enemy ports, the interception of enemy trade and the protection of Britain's merchant ships. The whole magnificent sweep of this great struggle is set against its political background of the Napoleonic wars and the sea war with America. With this narrative come an extraordinary array of young, daring and hugely skilled frigate captains whose ability to grasp the chances offered by war made them household names in this savage age. Some, like Warren, Pellew, Cochrane and Collingwood, are still renowned; others are here rescued from under the shadow of Nelson as the author recounts their brave and brilliant exploits. rnAs well as the thrilling accounts of sea battles and single-ship actions, the author describes the darker side to life at sea the constant danger and harsh discipline, the wearying monotony of sea-keeping, the scourges of disease and the occasional outbreaks of mutiny. All this is brought together in a stirring narrative by one of the country's finest naval writers.
Author : Richard Woodman
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 9780786710799
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (17 download)
Download or read book The Sea Warriors written by Richard Woodman and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2002-09-20 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sea Warriors chronicles the real-life adventures of the great sea captains who spent long, arduous years on the world's oceans, fighting for king and country, to win and rule the waves. The struggles of the Royal Navy's finest commanders encompass the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, as well as fights against pirates and battles with the sea itself. Author Richard Woodman, best known for his Nathaniel Drinkwater series of historical novels, recounts in exciting detail the deeds of the captains and mates who manned the opposing frigates—who blockaded ports, who intercepted the enemy's trade, who protected merchant ships from enemy attacks and piracy. Extraordinary characters stride across these pages—men like Lord Cochrane, Charles Brisbane, and Nisbet Willoughby—naval heroes who for nearly two centuries have stood in the shadow cast by the famous British admiral Horatio Nelson. Some, like Warren, Pellew, Cochrane, and Collingwood, still have some measure of renown, while others are almost unknown today despite their brave and brilliant exploits. " ... marvelous ... shows where Patrick O'Brian and C. S. Forester got all their stuff ... more exciting to read than either."—John Bayley, "Best Books of the Year,"—Times Literary Supplement "A superb Napoleonic War study, admirably written. It puts Patrick O'Brian and Hornblower in the shade."—Daily Telegraph "For fans of Patrick O'Brian or C. S. Forester who crave true stories of high adventure in Nelson's navy."—Kirkus Reviews
Author : Basil Lubbock
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Deep Sea Warriors written by Basil Lubbock and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michael Martin
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1563116634
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (631 download)
Download or read book Warriors of the Sea written by Michael Martin and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002-06-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vietnamese Marines were a proud and well disciplined combat force, generally committed on short notice for independent or joint ground operations. They were the fire brigade of the Armed Forces of South Vietnam. Little has been known or written about one of the most elite combat units of the Vietnam War -- the Vietnamese Marines -- until now. This is their story and that of their American Advisors (CO VANs) who served with them; it is a book of lasting value with personal stories and photographs from the Marines who were there. While others abandoned and retreated, the Vietnamese Marines fought and died with their U.S. Marine Advisors by their sides -- not one major Vietnamese Marine Corps unit surrendered! This is not only the story of the Advisors and the U.S. Advisory unit but also, the history of the Vietnamese Marine Corps that evolved in 1954, from a few naval commando and French riverine force units, through nineteen years of never-ending combat into a highly elite military organization; a unit fiercely proud of its accomplishments and fighting ability, a unit that symbolized the title Marines. Warriors of the Sea is the book that finally tells the true story of the Vietnamese Marines and provides an insight into the courage, leadership, dedication and tenacity of another skilled group of Marines -- the US Marine Advisors -- who lived with, advised and trained their Vietnamese counterparts. It is through them that you are shown at close quarters the action, heartbreak and humor, violence and terror of combat alone. The heat, monsoon rains, smells and sounds with the strangeness of the Orient comes alive on each page. For Marines of all eras, it is a must for your library; for the historian, hobbyist, and the military enthusiast it is a collectors item. There are rare photographs, like the French Marine Advisors; original color plates of the Marine medals, patches, flags and uniforms. Anyone interested in Vietnam and the elite forces who fought there will relish the viewing and reading about the honorable heroics of the Sea Tigers and their American Advisors."
Author : David Helvarg
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 142998953X
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book Rescue Warriors written by David Helvarg and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-05-12 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its founding more than two hundred years ago, the United States Coast Guard has rescued over a million people. On any given day, "Coasties" respond to 125 distress calls and save over a dozen lives. Yet despite having more than 50,000 active-duty and reserve members on every ocean and on our nation's coasts, great lakes, and rivers, most of us know very little about this often neglected but crucial branch of the military. In Rescue Warriors, award-winning journalist David Helvarg brings us into the daily lives of Coasties, filled with a salty maritime mix of altruism and adrenaline, as well as dozens of death-defying rescues at sea and on hurricane-ravaged shores. Helvarg spent two years with the men and women of the Coast Guard, from the halls of their academy in New London, Connecticut, to the frigid, storm-tossed waters of Alaska's Bering Sea, to the northern Persian Gulf, where they currently guard Iraqi oil terminals. The result is a masterpiece of adventure reporting---the definitive book on America's "forgotten heroes."
Author : Basil Lubbock
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9780469363571
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (635 download)
Download or read book Deep Sea Warriors written by Basil Lubbock and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-02-22 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Peter Heller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 9781416546139
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (461 download)
Download or read book The Whale Warriors written by Peter Heller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-09-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Dog Stars For the crew of the eco-pirate ship the Farley Mowat, any day saving a whale is a good day to die. In The Whale Warriors, veteran adventure writer Peter Heller takes us on a hair-raising journey with a vigilante crew on their mission to stop illegal Japanese whaling in the stormy, remote seas off the forbidding shores of Antarctica. The Farley is the flagship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and captained by its founder, the radical environmental enforcer Paul Watson. The Japanese, who are hunting endangered whales in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, in violation of several international laws, know he means business: Watson has sunk eight whaling ships to the bottom of the sea. For two months, Heller was aboard the vegan attack vessel as it stalked the Japanese whaling fleet through the howling gales and treacherous ice off the pristine Antarctic coast. The ship is all black, flies under a Jolly Roger, and is outfitted with a helicopter, fast assault Zodiacs, and a seven-foot blade attached to the bow, called the can opener. As Watson and his crew see it, the plight of the whales is also about the larger crisis of the oceans and the eleventh hour of life as we know it on Earth. The exploitation of endangered whales is emblematic of a terrible overexploitation of the seas that is now entering its desperate denouement. The oceans may be easy to ignore because they are literally under the surface, but scientists believe that the world's oceans are on the verge of total ecosystem collapse. Our own survival is in the balance. With Force 8 gales, monstrous seas, and a crew composed of professional gamblers, Earthfirst! forest activists, champion equestrians, and ex-military, the action never stops. In the ice-choked water a swimmer has minutes to live. The Japanese factory ship is ten times the tonnage of the Farley. The sailors on board both ships know that there will be no rescue in this desolate part of the ocean. Watson presses his enemy while Japan threatens to send down defense aircraft and warships, Australia appeals for calm, New Zealand dispatches military surveillance aircraft, the U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence issues a piracy warning, and international media begin to track the developing whale war. For the Sea Shepherds there is no compromise. If the charismatic, intelligent Great Whales cannot be saved, there is no hope for the rest of the planet. Watson aims his ship like a slow torpedo and gives the order: "Tell the crew, collision in two minutes." In 35-foot seas, it is a deadly game of Antarctic chicken in which the stakes cannot be higher.
Author : Basil Lubbock
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780259292890
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (928 download)
Download or read book Deep Sea Warriors written by Basil Lubbock and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-04-16 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Deep Sea Warriors: With Four Illustrations by the Author First Of all let me remark that this shipping before the mast is not as easy as outsiders think. I had been a week in Calcutta, spent my last pice, and done a forty-eight hours' fast before I had the luck to bump up against Zack Slaughter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : John Vornholt
Publisher : Berkley
ISBN 13 : 9781572972834
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (728 download)
Download or read book Yun and the Sea Serpent written by John Vornholt and published by Berkley. This book was released on 1997 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ryan sets out with Yun to a Lifespring guarded by a deadly sea serpent. To protect the village and the beautiful Hana, a deadly plan is put into operation.
Author : Iain Ballantyne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1643132768
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)
Download or read book Undersea Warriors written by Iain Ballantyne and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Undersea Warrior: a submarine designed to pursue and attack enemy submarines and surface ships using torpedoes.This will follow the careers of four daring British submarine captains who risked their lives to keep the rest of us safe, their exploits consigned to the shadows until now. Their experiences encompass the span of the Cold War, from voyages in WW2-era submarines under Arctic ice to nuclear-powered espionage missions in Soviet-dominated seas. There are dangerous encounters with Russian spy ships in British waters and finally, as the communist facade begins to crack, they hold the line against the Kremlin's oceanic might, playing a leading role in bringing down the Berlin Wall. It is the first time they have spoken out about their covert lives in the submarine service.This is the dramatic untold story of Britain's most-secret service.
Author : Basil Lubbock
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
ISBN 13 : 9781230342504
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (425 download)
Download or read book Deep Sea Warriors written by Basil Lubbock and published by Theclassics.Us. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter vii the fight At the earliest signs of daybreak, when I had scarce been in bed an hour, we were roused out to heave up; and we gained the deck just in time to see the sun appear, like a gigantic red beacon, looming through the white mist. Almost immediately the air, which had been miasmatic and chilly, began to grow warmer, until at last the temperature became that of a hothouse. And, as the sun put forth his strength, the wreaths of vapour overhead gradually thinned away. Our first sight of the outer world was the tugboat's top hamper; then, here and there, a few of the highest palms ashore began to show. Slowly the view opened; the jungle seeming to rise out of the grey thickness abeam as if it had suddenly started to grow, like Jack's beanstalk. Meanwhile there was something closer at hand, something aboard, which drew everyone's attention and wonder. For, in the grey morning light, the Benares appeared as if transformed into a gigantic cobweb, which, with a fairylike beauty, sparkled with countless tiny globules of moisture. During the night millions of invisible spiders must have been at work, weaving their gossamer threads over everything, till the vessel showed like a phantom barque, covered from deck to truck with a silken netting. As the sun burst through the fog-bank these threads, with their clinging beads of water, underwent a wonderful transformation, for every ray and beam of light became reflected, until the whole fabric of the Benares glowed a warm pink, as if her rigging had been suddenly painted a brilliant rose-madder by a multitude of unseen spirits. Beautiful as the sight was, it did not please Zack Slaughter, for I heard him telling the bosun that both the fairy cobwebs and the vivid colouring of the sunrise...
Author : Peggy Seagrave
Publisher : Verso Books
ISBN 13 : 1789605237
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)
Download or read book Gold Warriors written by Peggy Seagrave and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1945, US intelligence officers in Manila discovered that the Japanese had hidden large quantities of gold bullion and other looted treasure in the Philippines. President Truman decided to recover the gold but to keep its riches secret. These, combined with Japanese treasure recovered during the US occupation, and with recovered Nazi loot, would create a worldwide American political action fund to fight communism. This 'Black Gold' gave Washington virtually limitless, unaccountable funds, providing an asset base to reinforce the treasuries of America's allies, to bribe political and military leaders, and to manipulate elections in foreign countries for more than fifty years.
Author : Eric M. Hammel
Publisher : Zenith Imprint
ISBN 13 : 0760320977
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)
Download or read book Pacific Warriors written by Eric M. Hammel and published by Zenith Imprint. This book was released on 2005 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, and more recently from the jungles of Vietnam to the killing fields of Iraq, America's "soldiers of the sea" have fought their country's battles with famed valor, skill, and perseverance in the face of long odds. But where did the U.S. Marines earn their reputation as being the "first to fight?" It was on the South Pacific Island of Guadalcanal. There, on August 7, 1942, the 1st Marine Division stormed ashore to begin one of the most difficult and brutal campaigns of military history, and an unbroken string of victories staged across the Pacific.
Author : Elisa Carbone
Publisher : Yearling
ISBN 13 : 0307560260
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (75 download)
Download or read book Storm Warriors written by Elisa Carbone and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Driven from his home by the Ku Klux Klan and still reeling from the death of his mother, Nathan moves with his father and grandfather to the desolate Pea Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina to start a new life. Fortunately, life on Pea Island at the end of the 19th century is far from quiet. The other island residents include the surfmen--the African American crew of the nearby U.S. Life-Saving Station--and soon Nathan is lending an extra hand to these men as they rescue sailors from sinking ships. Working and learning alongside the courageous surfmen, Nathan begins to dream of becoming one himself. But the reality of post-Civil War racism starts to show itself as he gradually realizes the futility of his dream. And then another dream begins to take shape, one that Nathan refuses to let anyone take from him.
