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Navy'S Most Wanted Norman Polmar

Navy'S Most Wanted By Norman Polmar

Navy'S Most Wanted by Norman Polmar


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From historys earliest days men have gone down to seaon logs, then boats, and, subsequently, ships. Norman Polmar and Christopher Cavas maneuver in Most Wanted style to find the best and worst of the admirals, ships, inventions, submarines, torpedoes, and aircraft that have fought on, over, and under the waves.

Navy'S Most Wanted Summary

Navy'S Most Wanted: The Top 10 Book of Admirable Admirals, Sleek Submarines, and Other Naval Oddities by Norman Polmar

From historys earliest days men have gone down to seaon logs, then boats, and, subsequently, ships. Norman Polmar and Christopher Cavas maneuver in Most Wanted style to find the best and worst of the admirals, ships, inventions, submarines, torpedoes, and aircraft that have fought on, over, and under the waves.

The top-ten lists in Navys Most Wanted rank the worlds biggest battleships, the fastest aircraft, and most powerful submarines. Pop cultures take on naval affairs is shown in chapters on the best and worst Navy movies, the Navy in song and fiction, and movie stars and politicians who served. Read the best naval quotes and learn where they came from, marvel at the variety of weapons that have gone to sea, and shiver at the worlds worst naval disasters.

Polmar and Cavas have mined their expert knowledge to entertain readers with interesting and intriguing trivia on all things blue and gold. Perfect for sailors, family members, and anyone with an interest in the Navy both historically and today, Navys Most Wanted belongs on bookshelves, nightstands, and in lockers everywhereeven Davey Joness!

About Norman Polmar

Norman Polmar is an internationally known analyst, consultant, and award-winning author specializing in naval, aviation, and intelligence areas. He has participated in or directed major studies in these areas for the U.S. Department of Defense and Navy, and consulted to U.S. and foreign commercial firms and government agencies. He has been an advisor or consultant on naval issues to three U.S. Secretaries of the Navy and two Chiefs of Naval Operations, as well as to three U.S. Senators and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. He has 50 published books to his credit, including eight previous editions of Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet and four editions of Guide to the Soviet Navy. Mr. Polmar is a columnist for the Proceedings and Naval History magazines. He is a resident of Alexandria, VA.

Additional information

GOR002552841
9781597972260
1597972266
Navy'S Most Wanted: The Top 10 Book of Admirable Admirals, Sleek Submarines, and Other Naval Oddities by Norman Polmar
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Potomac Books Inc
2009-01-31
276
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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