Decision at Sea: Five Naval Battles That Shaped American History, (Paperback)

from jstamp26

Symonds has done a fine job producing a brief history of five key battles in American naval history. In many respects, the best of the book is at the beginning. Enough time has passed to allow for a more detached view of the War of 1812, the Civil War, and the Spanish American War. For those batt...

from Karlstar

I highly recommend this book. The author does an excellent job talking about the conditions that lead up to each battle, the key points of the battle, and the historical ramifications of each one. From the Battle of Lake Erie to the Persian Gulf, it covers some of the high points of naval action ...

from Bill.Bradford

The good: A very detailed analysis of four battles (the last is more a series)that had a profound effect on American history. Minutely researched descriptions of the battles, their place in history, and how they affected American history. Great fir people who love naval history. The bad: Anytime ...