In the world of literature, many fiction writers are known for blending facts with. Space warfare has served as a central theme within the sciencefiction genre. Here below is a sample, showing the latest additions. All of our titles are in stock and ready to ship most popular titles listed below in no special order. As usual, this novel focuses on a captain and the weight of naval command, but also describes the war and its. Authors are listed under their forename or initials i. Home civil war fiction korean war fiction marine corps fiction sailing ship fiction submarine fiction technothrillers viet nam war fiction world war i fiction world war ii fiction favorite authors atlantic wwii non fiction biography civil war non fiction cold war non fiction korean war non fiction english civil war books french revolution books spanish civil war books naval aviation non.
The modern naval fiction library has 14 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Beginning with egyptian pharaoh ramses iiis victory over the piractical sea peoples in 1190 bc, and coming uptodate with the use of aircraft carriers and the latest computerized weapons technology, the book covers every significant development in. I contemplated putting together a list of my own, but thought my selections might get. Master and commander by patrick obrian, post captain by patrick obrian, mr. Naval historians and maritime students alike will welcome this fascinating compendium of writings by one of the worlds most influential and respected experts on naval warfare. You can browse through the authors by using next and prev. Discover the best naval military history in best sellers. Hornblower, during the harsh marine times of the napoleonic war.
One of my favorite books is white jacket by melville. What would naval warfare look like in a science fiction. Battlecruiser modern naval fiction library book 4 kindle edition. Home civil war fiction korean war fiction marine corps fiction sailing ship fiction submarine fiction technothrillers viet nam war fiction world war i fiction world war ii fiction favorite authors atlantic wwii nonfiction biography civil war nonfiction cold war nonfiction korean war nonfiction english civil war books french revolution books spanish civil war books. Any and all of these books are essentially the cornerstones of the united states navys philosophies and tactics. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the boats of cherbourg. Details of the historic naval fiction authors together with chronological lists of their works are available on this page from the full alphabetical index below. Follow his flawed protagonist, captain sheppard mccloud, from pearl harbor through crises and battles determining the fate of the allies in a fictional world war ii. The indiaman will not get any expierence outside of combat for unlocking ship knowledge slots, allother trader does through. With my interest peaked i set out to find an online list of the top 10 best selling naval fiction authors of all time, but came up empty. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Towards the end of the cold war brasseys had an excellent series of books on the technology of modern warfare. This novel, the basis for the outstanding clark gableburt lancaster film, is an outstanding examination of the physical and psychological challenges of submarine warfare. Covering the classic era of sailing ship warfare from the mideighteenth century to the revolutionary and napoleonic wars, naval warfare in the age of sail reveals how warships were built, sailed, and fought in the era made popular today by the novels of patrick obrian and c.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Fiction the battle of the atlantic in world war ii. A new naval history english, hardback quintin colville. A great place to get a first impression of your idea. James holmes gives us his top ten books on naval warfare and diplomacy. Uncommon diary account of wades advance on kabul via the punjab and khyber pass during the first angloafghan war. From the lower decks to the quarterdeck bonds detailed settings are realistic. Science fiction, the creative process, and lots more. Ship knowledge only impacts that specific ship, ships can have 56 slots. Author mark lardas has a new book uss lawrence vs hms detroit. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. To be honest navalmilitary fiction has been a struggle.
Earth is introduced to extraterrestrial life by the galactics, who tell world leaders. Surprise by patrick obrian, sloop of war by alexander kent, the thirt. The most interesting books also examine what life in the military actually involves, and what combat can do to a persons mind. In respect of experienced and active historians the narratives they are about to read will assist in. The hunt for red october by tom clancy, castles of steel by robert k. The naval fiction genre is littered with writing superstars who show unusual longevity and are incredibly prolific in terms of the number of titles they have penned. Isbn 082175470x paperback, 384 pages the book is a fiction. What would naval warfare look like in a science fiction setting. The money ship is a fastmoving novel on a sprawling canvas that spans three oceans and a myriad of exotic ports. The longest military campaign in world war ii 31 january 2019. The primary characters captain bowie, chief mcpherson, and president chandler are reasonably well developed and the leadership requirements of the military structure well formed. Fiction of the sea is fair game indeed, essential and is. A few series that fall more under scifi than under proper naval fiction are still close enough to the later genre to scratch the same itch.
This is the cold war equivalent of run silent, run deep, and the book that made tom clancy his name. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. Historic naval fiction, the home of naval fiction set in the age of sail, contains. Amazon has helped by giving aspiring authors opportunities that a large publisher would not but its very difficult to weed through them. Cline publishing since 1998 large inventory discounted prices. Fighting techniques of naval warfare analyzes the tactics, techniques, and weaponry of naval warfare from the ancient period to the modern day. Prolific author and reallife submariner beach has written dozens of books on naval history. The strange part is that no one including the people in charge of the twelve figure annual budget of the us navy even know what naval warfare is really like now. It was a fun discussion with an insightful, wellread, and. The foundations mission is to support and promote numerous educational programs, including the world renowned national naval aviation museum.
The napoleonic wars were a defining event of the early 19th century, and inspired many works of fiction, from then until the present day leo tolstoys epic novel war and peace recounts napoleons wars between 1805 and 1812 especially the disastrous 1812 invasion of russia and subsequent retreat from a russian perspective stendhals novel the charterhouse of parma. The aden effect by claude berube shattered trident by larry bond command authority by tom clancy. Later books from the danilov quintet, this war is constantly mentioned. Space warfare has a predominant role in military science fiction. Patrick obrian shelved 31 times as navalfiction avg rating 4. One can trace its roots back to classical times, and to the future war novels of the nineteenth century. Reading habits five best selling historical naval fiction.
The answers depends, obviously, on how far in the future. The naval diplomats top 10 books about the sea the diplomat. This volume brings together a diverse selection of the latest academic research in the field of naval history. Having spent years in the usnr i thoroughly enjoyed melvilles capturing the gap between enlisted and officers, sailors and marines. Books or manuals on naval tactics naval battles world. Posts about naval science fiction written by paulhonsinger. The modern age of naval warfare began with the combination the modern age of naval warfare began with the combination australias leading bookseller for 141 years. Its a fictionalized account of his service on the u. An interplanetary, or more often an interstellar or intergalactic war, has become a staple plot device in space operas. Guns of navarone by same alistair maclean, though naval warfare appears only for a moment. The often dense technical detail of these works is explained here for the general reader through text and illustrations that bring the period vividly to life.
Trade ships do also require experience in the ship to unlock ship knowledge slots. We talked about my two existing novels, my upcoming book. This book is a page turning, techno naval warfare focused on submarine vs. Ship knowledge are points given for fighting in a specific ship. The story of naval action in world war ii ebook written by e. Considered by many the greatest of all naval theorists, admiral mahan was revered by his contemporaries including kaiser wilhelm ii of germany, who made mahan mandatory reading for his naval officers for the quality. Covering the classic era of sailing ship warfare from the mideighteenth century to the revolutionary and napoleonic wars, naval warfare in the age of sail reveals how warships were built, sailed, and fought in the era made popular today by the novels of patrick obrian and. The interview will air in the next few weeks and be permanently available for listening.
Any book that was written by admiral alfred tayer mahan. Tolkien japanese history john dos passos john pershing journalism jutland mata hari medicine meuseargonne middle eastern history mons music naval warfare navel. Forester offers a fictionalized history of the royal navy during the napoleanic era. As horatio climbs up the vessel hierarchy, from midshipman to lord, he meets and. The books depict the life of a newly commissioned seaman, named horatio hornblower, during the harsh marine times of the napoleonic war. Bill brady has already demonstrated, in his previously published works, that he is able to relate important war history in a manner which keeps the student of history avidly reading ever on wards and devouring the knowledge which has been imparted by this master historian. While some of them arent firsthand accounts of naval warfare, it gives good insight into.
Weber knows his stuff, and the descriptions of naval matters are excellent. The battle of trafalgar, the battle of jutland in world war i, the battle of midway in world war ii, and the long and arduous battle of the atlantic. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the great sea war. Narratives are told not just from a commissioned officer. William weatherly pen name, commander of three nuclear submarines and naval war college department chairman, is the author of naval epic thrillers. Both of these are still available for purchase from the u.
The strange affair of the warship somers by buckner f. Top 10 submarine books armchair general magazine we. What started as a small gift shop over 25 years ago is now a major source of revenue for the naval aviation museum foundation, inc. Books tagged naval warfare national wwi museum and. Penetrability of haze, fog, clouds and precipitation by radiant energy over the spectral range 0. A desperate underground war with the survival of millions at stake looms in the electrifying. Barr who commanded a column of horse artillery and two 24pounder howitzers in the campaign, subsequently served, and was awarded the medals for, the campaigns in the sutlej 18456, and punjab 18489.
Some are unclassified, most are classified confidential secret and top. Anyways heres a list of books ive enjoyed recently. This topic is currently marked as dormantthe last message is more than 90 days old. Thursfield was first published in 19 as part of the cambridge manuals of science and literature series. Does anybody know any good ww2 naval fiction books authors. The uboat war in world war two kriegsmarine, 19391945 and world war one kaiserliche marine, 19141918 and the allied efforts to counter the threat. David webers safehold series is set on an alien world, but with a technology level that ranges from 1600 to 1890 as the series progresses. The volume presents a variety of information on the nature of war at sea, including descriptions of the principle elements behind naval conflict and its historical development. Books on naval warfare navies, warships and sea battles. The naval institute guide to world naval weapon systems by norman friedman. One of those rare instances where the movie is as good as the book. A colorful history of the men, ships, and tactics that made nelsons navy the most feared fighting force on earth. The navy that stole its own boats and revolutionized naval warfare. I know the updates have been a bit thin on the ground lately, but im one of those writers who believes that his readers would rather be more focused on finishing the next book than on blogging.
The navy that stole its own boats and revolutionized naval warfare kindle edition by rabinovich, abraham. The evolution of naval warfare by john keegan keegan illuminates the history of naval combat by expertly dissecting four landmark sea battles, each featuring a different type of warship. Naval warfare in world war two by bill brady download free. They are listed in several language sections to ease your navigation. The fighting sail series by alaric bond portrays life and action aboard royal naval vessels during the revolutionary and napoleonic wars. In respect of experienced and active historians the narratives they are about to read. Space warfare has served as a central theme within the science fiction genre. Here you can find most of the better books covering naval warfare, mostly focusing on the uboat war and allied countermeasures against them. Can anyone recommend a good book on the history of naval. Fiction the most advanced nuclear sub in history, the uss cushing carries more explosive power than all the munitions used in two world wars.
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