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The Battle of Midway: The Naval Institute Guide to the U.S. Navy's Greatest Victory
Edited by Thomas C. Hone (Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 2013).
Reviewed by John T. Kuehn, Ph.D.
An excellent collection and those interested in naval history as well as professional officers of all stripes would be well-advised to have it in their collection. Bravo Zulu to Tom Hone, the authors, and the folks at the United States Naval Institute for bringing us this valuable collection.
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Zumwalt: The Life and Times of Admiral Elmo Russell "Bud" Zumwalt, Jr.
By Larry Berman, Harper Collins, New York, NY (2013).
Reviewed by Stephen Phillips
Berman's book is a recommended read for those interested in naval history. There is much to reflect on in the life and times of this, the youngest Chief of Naval Operations' career, to derive lessons learned and better understand our Navy today.
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Promotion or the Bottom of the River: The Blue and Gray Naval Careers of Alexander F. Warley, South Carolinian
By John M. Stickney, University of South Carolina Press, Columbia, SC, (2012).
Reviewed by Larry A. Grant
Contains insights into the professional world of officers in a navy undergoing important technological change, deeply concerned with their personal advancement and social place, while simultaneously trying to win a bloody civil war.
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The History of Canada: War in the St. Lawrence - The Forgotten U-Boat Battles on Canada's Shores
By Rodger Sarty; Allen Lane-Penguin Group, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (2012).
Reviewed by Michael F. Solecki
I recommend this book as an interesting and important supplement to the "Battle of the Atlantic," a basic segment to the history of Canada and its Navy and a fun read.
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The Fight for the Yazoo, August 1862-July 1864: Swamps, Forts, and Fleets on Vicksburg's Northern Flank
By Myron J. Smith, Jr., McFarland, Henderson, NC, (2012).
Reviewed by John Grady
Myron Smith has delivered a wonderfully detailed account of the stubborn fighting that continued along the Yazoo River for much of the Civil War. For the Union Navy, in particular, it was a sometimes brutish brawl that continued after the fall of Vicksburg and the opening of the Mississippi River 150 years ago.
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Big Guns, Brave Men: Mobile Artillery Observers and the Battle for Okinawa
By Rodney Earl Walton, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD (2013) Reviewed by Diana L. Ahmad, Ph.D. Provides a new, more intimate, look at the largest conflict in the Pacific theater...a wonderful look at a side of the battle for Okinawa not analyzed before making it a worthy addition to any bookshelf.
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The Coast Guardsman's Manual (10th Edition)
Edited by Jim Dolbow, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD. (2013).
Reviewed by Thomas P. Ostrom
Dolbow, who credits previous editors and other Coast Guard contributors to the Manual in his acknowledgments, has clearly illustrated how "Team Coast Guard" has remained faithful to its "Always Ready" motto, "Semper Paratus."
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Rolling Thunder, a Vietnam War Novel
By L. Erik Fleming, Strategic Book Publishing and Rights Co., Houston, TX, (2012). Reviewed by Jan Churchill I would recommend this book which has it all: suspense, drama, romance, and thrills. The excitement combines a love and a war story set in the era of "Rolling Thunder."
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New Issue of The International Journal of Naval History
The International Journal of Naval History ( IJNH) is back in operation. After a two-year hiatus, IJNH is once again ready to welcome submissions from scholars, including junior colleagues still in school, seeking a forum for their research. The editors invite interested individuals to contact the Editor of IJNH, Dr. Charles Chadbourn, with paper proposals addressing all matters pertaining to naval history. See the page on "Submissions" for additional suggestions and guidelines on manuscript submission. The IJNH also invites inquiries as to the availability of books for review. Or, if you would like simply to add your name to our list of available reviewers please contact the Book Review Editor, Dr. Charles Steele. For further information please feel free to reach out to any member of the IJNH Staff. We look forward to hearing from you. The October 2013 issue can be viewed online here: We invite you to reach out to the IJNH Editorial Board with questions, comments, and proposals: Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Charles C. Chadbourn, III (IJNH@navyhistory.org) Book Review Editor, Dr. Chuck Steele (IJNHbookreviews@navyhistory.org) Digital Editor, David Colamaria IJNH is sponsored by the Naval Historical Foundation.
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Books Available for Review
We have a number of books here in our offices that are available to be reviewed. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Dave Winkler at dwinkler@navyhistory.org. As a bonus, you get to keep the copy of the book you review!
Ambushed Under the Southern Cross: The Making of an American Merchant Marine Officer and His Ensuing Saga of Courage and Survival. Captain George W. Duffy, Xlibris, 2008, 517 pages.
Asian Maritime Strategies: Navigating Troubled Waters. Bernard D. Cole, Naval Institute Press, 2013, 304 pages.
D-Day Hero Destroyer: Identified After 68 Year Search. Ray Woods, RoseDog Books, 2013, 103 pages.
Die Reise des Kreuzers Karlsruhe, Nov. 1931 - Dez. 1932, Tagebuch. Kurt Gross, Gerhard Hess Verlag, 2013, 180 pages (published in German).
From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow, Volumes I and II. Arthur J. Marder, Seaforth, 2013, 459 and 467 pages.
Gun Bay: An Edward Ballantyne Novel. William H. White, Sea Fiction Press, 2013, 227 pages.
HMS Fearless: The Mighty Lion. Ewen Southby-Tailyour, Pen and Sword, 2013, 352 pages.
Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919-45 (2). Mark Stille. Osprey Publishing, 2013, 48 pages.
The Liberty Incident Revealed: The Definitive Account of the 1967 Israeli Attack on the U.S. Navy Spy Ship. Jay Cristol, Naval Institute Press, 2013, 392 pages.
The Magical Stranger: A Son's Journey into His Father's Life. Stephen Rodrick, Harper, 2013, 393 pages.
The Men of the USS Arizona (BB 39). T.J. Cooper, Self-Published, 2008, 585 pages.
Naval Air: Celebrating a Century of Naval Flying. Philip Kaplan, Pen and Sword, 213, 208 pages.
Poseidon and the PC: The Letters of Lt. Paul W. Neidhardt. Authorhouse, 2013, 341 pages.
The Unseen War: Allied Air Power and the Takedown of Saddam Hussein. Benjamin S. Lambeth, Naval Institute Press, 2013, 435 pages.
U.S. Marines in Battle: Al-Qaim, September 2005 - March 2006. Nicholas J. Schlosser, USMC History Division, 2013, 55 pages.
U.S. Marines in Battle: An-Nasiriyah, 23 March - 2 April 2003. Colonel Rod Andrew, Jr., USMCR, USMC History Division, 2013, 47 pages.
U.S. Marines in Battle: Fort Fisher, December 1864-January 1865. Major David W. Kummer, USMC History Division, 2013, 62 pages.
Victory: From Fighting the Armada to Trafalgar and Beyond. Iain Ballantyne and Jonathan Eastland, Pen and Sword, 2013, 240 pages.
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