naval operations

Primary sources help chronicle the life of American navel hero John Paul Jones.

Presents a short biography of American naval hero, John Paul Jones, and chronicles his life, early naval career, and strong supporter of independence.

Charts the rapid progress the North and South made to fight at sea during the Civil War, using blockades, blockade-runners, river fighting, and the coordinated work of army and navy.

Chronicles the life and achievements of eighteenth-century military hero John Paul Jones, examining his role the births of both America and its navy.

Describes the construction and historical impact the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia--formerly the USS Merrimack--two ironclads that faced off at the Battle of Hampton Roads on May 9, 1862.

"Examines how and why the United States defeated Great Britain in the American Revolution, including the key turning points, the significant battles, and the important leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life of John Paul Jones, focusing on his years as a British sailor, the scandal that ruined his reputation, his emmigration to America, and his role in the Revolutionary War.

Chronicles the life of John Paul Jones, discussing his childhood, naval career, experiences in France, participation in the Revolutionary War, and death.

An account of Confederate naval operations during the Civil War, focusing on the South's ironclads, commerce raiders, torpedoes, and mines, and discussing how the agricultural region with almost no industry was able to build a force that successfully challenged the Union.