atlantic coast (u.s.)

The German U-Boat war against American merchant men was deadly. In World War II, the U.S. Merchant Marine had twice the fatality rate of the U.S. Navy. William Geroux tells the tale of Mathews County, Virginia, caught in the thick of the fight, as it sent its men to sea, as it had for generations. It is a common mistake to believe that the Nazis did not come near America during World War II. The truth is that German U-boats patrolled the east coast constantly, waiting for ships to leave with supplies for the Allies. Until America's Air Force became stronger, the U-boats were difficult to destroy and the men of the Merchant Marine were often the only defense.

Surveys the geology, geography, wildlife and vegetation of the Atlantic coastal region of the United States from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

Presents the history and exploits of a number of notorious pirates on the high seas including Englishman Captain Kidd, how he was captured, sentenced, and executed and also contains accounts of piracies in the West Indies.

Ellis' paintings and Cronkite's descriptions provide an introduction to the Northeast--from the coast of New Jersey to Maine.

A guide to identifying and appreciating the animals, plants, and different types of seashores along the Atlantic Coast of the United States.

Walter Cronkite profiles the people, towns, and landmarks which can be found along America's coastline.