admirals

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admirals

Grace Hopper

Admiral of the cyber sea
2004

John Paul Jones

sailor, hero, father of the American Navy
2004
Biography of John Paul Jones, Revolutionary War naval hero, born in Scotland as the son of a gardener.

The Barbarossa brothers and the pirates of the Mediterranean

2008
Presents the adventures of the Barbarossa brothers and other pirates of the Mediterranean. Includes tales of dangerous raids and scoundrels highlighted by illustrations and photos.

David Glasgow Farragut

courageous naval commander
1991
Describes the life and career of the distinguished officer who became the first admiral in the United States Navy.

Mountbatten

1981
The life of the British statesman and naval leader.

Nimitz

1976
A biography of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander of thousands of ships and aircraft during World War II, discussing his childhood in Texas, his early career in the Navy, his life as a husband and father, his World War II responsibilities, and his post-war appointments.

My father, my son

1986
A dual autobiography where a father and son discuss their war experiences in Vietnam and how the tragedy of cancer caused byAgent Orange has affected their lives.

David Farragut

Union admiral
2002
Examines the life and military career of naval hero David Farragut, discussing his early life and influences in the American South, his decision to fight for the Union during the Civil War, and the achievements that led the U.S. Navy to create the rank of full admiral in his honor.

A time for giants

politics of the American high command in World War II
1987

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