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A retrospective collection of essays by veterans and scholars reviewing the events and the effects of the U.S. Navy's participation in coastal and riverine operations during the Vietnam War.

Often appropriately described as the greatest naval battle in history, the battle of Leyte Gulf (23-26 October 1944) was actually a series of battles in which both sides exhibited courage and resourcefulness yet suffered from confusion born of poorly conceived command relationships and ineffective communications. Marked by awe-inspiring heroism, failed intelligence, brilliant deception, flawed strategy, effective tactical planning, great contr...

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Today's sailors have too little appreciation of their heritage. To counter this problem, Thomas J. Cutler has compiled a history of our naval heritage in the form of A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy.

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The passage of three-quarters of a century has allowed a great many insights into this important battle. While this new volume will not preclude continuing observations, evaluations, and debates, it serves as a meaningful milepost in the ongoing discussion.

Thomas J. Cutler, a retired U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, is also the author of previous editions of The Bluejacket's Manual, A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy and The Battle of Leyte Gulf, among other books, and is a recipient of the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Naval Literature. He lives in Annapolis, MD.

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Today's sailors have too little appreciation of their heritage. To counter this problem, Thomas J. Cutler has compiled a history of US naval heritage in the form of A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy. The work is unique in two important ways: it is written thematically rather than chronologically, and it focuses wherever possible on the roles of all sailors rather than just the officers.

Most professions have their own languages, and the U.S. Navy with its obscure terms and labored acronyms is certainly no exception. Those in and out of the naval profession will find these two dictionaries essential tools in deciphering their unique language, which has its origins in the days of sail and continues to mutate in the ever-growing vocabulary of technology. For these completely revised and fully updated editions, Deborah Cutler and...

Most professions have their own languages, and the U.S. Navy with its obscure terms and labored acronyms is certainly no exception. Those in and out of the naval profession will find these two dictionaries essential tools in deciphering their unique language, which has its origins in the days of sail and continues to mutate in the ever-growing vocabulary of technology. For these completely revised and fully updated editions, Deborah Cutler and...

Despite its obvious importance, most Americans know very little about their Navy. This informative book is a highly accessible guide that explains the ways of the Navy in terms that non-Sailors can understand. It reveals such things as the many titles that military people have, the various alphanumeric designations that military personnel use to identify and distinguish themselves, the organisation of the Navy and the Department of Defense, th...

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In the US Navy "Wheel Books” were once found in the uniform pockets of every junior and many senior petty officers. Each small notebook was unique to the sailor carrying it, but all had in common a collection of data and wisdom that the individual deemed useful in the effective execution of his or her duties. In that same tradition, the new Naval Institute "Wheel Book”s will provide supplemental information, pragmatic advice, and cogent analys...

In the US Navy "Wheel Books” were once found in the uniform pockets of every junior and many senior petty officers. Each small notebook was unique to the sailor carrying it, but all had in common a collection of data and wisdom that the individual deemed useful in the effective execution of his or her duties. In that same tradition, the new Naval Institute "Wheel Book”s will provide supplemental information, pragmatic advice, and cogent analys...

In the US Navy "Wheel Books” were once found in the uniform pockets of every junior and many senior petty officers. Each small notebook was unique to the sailor carrying it, but all had in common a collection of data and wisdom that the individual deemed useful in the effective execution of his or her duties. In that same tradition, the new Naval Institute "Wheel Book”s will provide supplemental information, pragmatic advice, and cogent analys...

In the U.S. Navy, "Wheel Books" were once found in the uniform pockets of every junior and many senior petty officers. Each small notebook was unique to the Sailor carrying it, but all had in common a collection of data and wisdom that the individual deemed useful in the effective execution of his or her duties. Often used as a substitute for experience among neophytes and as a portable library of reference information for more experienced per...

The U.S. Naval Institute Chronicles series focuses on the relevance of history by exploring topics like significant battles, personalities, and service components. Among the various aspects of the U.S. Navy's "in-country” experiences in Vietnam, small-craft operations are among the most significant. Revealed in this collection are Operations Market Time, Game Warden, and SEALORDS.