an American epic of war, survival, and the destiny of John F. Kennedy
Doyle, William
Details the heroic story of John F. Kennedy, and the 10 crewmen who survived the sinking of their U.S. Navy motor topedo boat PT 109 in August of 1943. Features a moment in the future U.S. President's history that helped shape the leader he would become.
Chronicles the life of Stephen Decatur, discussing his childhood in Philadelphia, schooling, entrance in the U.S. Navy, years as a naval captain, military achievements, and other related topics.
Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King--the five-star admirals who won the war at sea
Borneman, Walter R.
Profiles the lives and achievements of the only four men to become five-star American admirals--Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King--focusing on their role in defeating the Japanese during World War II.
volume 1 : at the Admiralty, September 1939-May 1940
Churchill, Winston
1993
A collection of documents from public and private collections covering Churchill's participation in World War II as First Lord of the Admiralty through May, 1940, when he became Prime Minister.
