Naval Warfare

A historical adventure book set in the Caribbean Sea during the late 17th century. Set amidst the tempestuous waves of the Caribbean, "Betrayal on the Spanish Seas" plunges readers into a world of naval warfare, daring escapades, and unexpected romance. As the iconic Spanish galleon Santa Maria faces the audacious attack of the English ship Venture, commanded by the fearless pirate Sam Chartres, the line between enemy and ally blurs, igniting passion in the midst of chaos. The story begins aboard the Santa Maria as it is ruthlessly assailed by Captain Sam Chartres, a rogue pirate whose ...

The worst place for a sailor is to be on the beach. Lord Howe’s words, “You will not be forgotten,” seem nothing more than an empty promise. Now married and with a baby on the way, his finances are steadily dwindling, and he is left no choice but to seek employment with The Honorable East India Company. Hope of a naval career is fading. When all seems hopeless, Donland has his dream fulfilled; he is given command of Wessex, a frigate. His orders send him to patrol the Coasts of Florida in the year 1790. He is to uncover a plot to undermine English negotiations to purchase Florida from...

The Battle of Midway was, on paper, an improbable victory for the smaller, less experienced American navy and air force, so much so that it was quickly described as “a miracle.” This new history demonstrates that luck, let alone miracles, had little to do with it. In The Silver Waterfall, Brendan Simms and Steven McGregor show how the efforts of America’s peacetime navy combined with creative innovations made by designers and industrialists were largely responsible for the victory.

In the echoing corridors of history, where valor and unwavering courage carve their indelible mark, there exists a beacon that outshines the very constellations – the Param Vir Chakra. This is not merely a decoration; it is an emblem of audacity, a testament to the unwavering resolve of those who dared to confront the very essence of fear. "Valor on the Battlefield: The Param Vir Chakra" is a symphony of twenty-one narratives that sing of the triumph of the human spirit against the backdrop of adversity. A Tapestry of Valor Unfurled Step into a world where the ordinary metamorphoses into ...

Al Miller’s worst fears of the Trensmyan’s current capabilities are confirmed. Now he has to convince a sitting monarch to evacuate all his citizens, all twenty-one million of them. They also need to remove all the usable supplies that could be of use to the Trensmyan soldiers. Jack Prable is made the official commander of First Battalion. If that isn’t enough, he stupidly opens his mouth about a good idea. He soon finds himself on the back of a stupid beast he doesn’t want to be within a hundred yards of. Thom Mellin’s forces have helped the Norwan Navy and Marines clear the ...

The paradigm shift in maritime operations involves moving away from concentrating power in capital ships to distributing capabilities across a network of assets. Distributed Maritime Effects (DME) are the effects created by this distributed force, often independent of or supplemental to traditional capital ship operations which are increasingly focused on distributed maritime operations. The book highlights the move from traditional capital ship-centric warfare to a distributed, kill web-enabled force. It highlights the importance of integrating autonomous systems and modular capabilities ...

In the year 1282, after their daring heroics liberating Sicily, Esmeray and Bastone find a haven on the island of Favignana. But the War of the Sicilian Vespers reignites, dragging them into their prior roles as spies. Finding strength in each other, they once more join the patriots to rid the Angevins from Sicily. They return to their sanctuary in Favignana, sharing the welcome challenge of raising their adventurous daughter, Aspasia. Esmeray and Bastone, however, long for the open sea, and she accepts command of a trading vessel, but questions if the sea is the best home for their ...

The ocean shapes our history. From the birth of humanity, oceans have separated and connected cultures. They have entranced and terrified generations. And they have shaped history in critical ways. Maritime trade. Naval warfare. Ocean exploration. Across the centuries, the ocean became a site for scientific advances and a highway for globalization. The Ocean Blue explores the way seas influence human history, from the ancient world to today.

In March 1941, after a year of unbroken and devastating U-boat onslaughts, the British War Cabinet decided to try a new strategy in the foundering naval campaign. To do so, they hired an intensely private, bohemian physicist who was also an ardent socialist. Patrick Blackett was a former navy officer and future winner of the Nobel Prize; he is little remembered today, but he and his fellow scientists did as much to win the war against Nazi Germany as almost anyone else.

As soon as he comes of age Al, finds himself with an overabundance of highly insistent female companionship, even from some unexpected quarters. He’s even becoming uncertain of the intent of a certain goddess who shall remain nameless. Somehow, he still has the attention span to start seriously considering what the Trensmyan Empire’s next move may be. Coming up with multiple options and scenarios, the young archduke doesn’t like some of his conclusions. Now, having his archduchy’s bureaucracy mostly in place, he sets them to planning for multiple scenarios, including, and in ...

On Warfare: A Practical Reference is an essential guide that offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted nature of warfare, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of conflict, strategy, and military innovation. This book is organized into 25 categories of warfare, covering both traditional forms, such as conventional and guerrilla warfare, and emerging types like cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, and space conflict. Each category is thoroughly examined, offering insights into the evolution of tactics, key strategies, and the shifting dynamics of modern military conflicts. ...

In a world post-Ukraine war, where limited wars between nuclear armed superpowers are possible. This gripping technothriller follows Master Sgt Janet Nellis as she leads her Space Force team in a battle of rising tensions between China and the US. The two countries prepare to battle over Taiwan, in space, in the air and at sea. As the CCP's Dr Chen Jianjen leads the development of a nefarious weapon in space, the stakes become ever higher. Meanwhile the ROC's Captain Zhao Lin is ready to fight and die to defend his home in Taiwan and American naval Lieutenant Zack Coughlin is on detached ...

The Civil War is over. But for Sergeant James Taft, there seems to be no end in sight. He had seldom considered what he would do after the war because he never believed he would live through it. James briefly returns to Pennsylvania in an unsuccessful attempt to work as a farmer. He then sets out to find peace and somehow vanquish the ghosts in his soul. What he can't possibly foresee, as he rides west, is the epic story of tragedy, triumph, and finding oneself. "It's unfortunate, but true, that darkness must often be complete before we notice the subtle glimmer of hope." - Doc Jefferies, ...

In the vein of Tom Clancy's gripping military thrillers, Submerged Fury: The Leviathan War, plunges readers into a high-stakes undersea battleground where the fate of civilization teeters on the edge. It's 2098, and the world is reeling from the shockwaves of a groundbreaking discovery: vast energy reserves hidden in the ocean's abyss. This revelation sparks a ferocious conflict among submerged factions, catapulting the Atlantic Coalition's thirst for supremacy. Their secret weapon? Leviathan, a monstrous marvel of genetic engineering designed to command the seas through terror. With the ...

It’s 1809,the super frigate HMS Relentless is supporting the British Army fighting in the Iberian Peninsula. It has been four years since the by now famous, battle of Trafalgar. At the time, popular opinion had it that it was the end of Napoleon, they failed to take into account the fact that he was still undefeated on land, indeed was still adding laurel leafs to his usurped crown. The French and Spanish Fleets were in a state of recovery, licking their wounds after the Royal Navy had taught them a lesson in seamanship and naval warfare that had amazed the World, and it had taught them ...

Here at last is the true story of the merchant fleet during World War II, the non-fighting service in which 32,000 men died yet whose essential role has never been fully appreciated. The author, himself a member of the service from 1941-47, relates the stories of merchantmen and their crews with unique insight. From the early days of the war to the day of victory on the Rhine, through combined operations in the Mediterranean and at Normandy, the complete operation of the fleet is examined, with vivid accounts of the horrific losses undergone, the heroism of the crews and the sacrifices ...

Hornet is lost to him, sold! The war with the colonies is over and with its end Donland is without prospects. He, like so many others, is to be cast on the beach with half-pay. But, one of his previous exploits, the rescue of prisoners from Puerto Rico, brings him to Admiral Pigot’s attention. Donland is ordered to act as a guide to lead a rescue party to free a person important to the crown. Donland is carried as a supernumerary aboard the frigate, Brune, commanded by snobbish Captain Sheffield. In landing the rescue party, Brune goes aground and is hammered by a shore battery. Donland, ...

This fourth installment in the Jonathan Kinkaid historical fiction series finds our daring American Navy Captain and his seagoing patriots taking the news of our great victory over the British at Saratoga to Benjamin Franklin in Paris, resulting in a treaty between France and our Independent Colonies, and a French fleet to American shores. With spies and saboteurs, intrigue and villainy, this masterfully written tale is another triumph of high-seas adventure in the Winston style, as a more confident and newly married Kinkaid wrestles with his own demons as well as enemies of the cause. ...

England is at peace, it is uncharted waters for Donland and his command. He must navigate between alliances in the midst of spies and their schemes. Fast, heavily armed frigates are being built using the plans of the American’s Constitution. Donland is unaware of the ships as he shepherds a transport to The Falklands. It is only when Sumerford comes aboard Oxford, that Donland suspects he is a pawn in yet another of Sumerford’s schemes. Donland is wary, but little does he know that a plan is unfolding that includes him in the destruction of the frigates. The French know that Sumerford ...

In "The Art of the Long View," published in 1991, Peter Schwartz presented scenario-building as a useful planning tool. First, he argued that “driving forces” move the plot of a scenario. These forces often involve developments in society, technology, economics, and politics. Next, Schwartz identified “predetermined elements,” or events that seem certain to occur. Examples include population change, resource constraints, and inevitable collisions. Third, Schwartz explored “critical uncertainties,” which are important unknown events. After identifying these three factors, ...