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A sailor's history of the U.S. Navy / Thomas J. Cutler.

Cutler, Thomas J., 1947- (Author).

Summary:

Adopted by the U.S. Navy for issue to all new Sailors, A Sailor's History of the U.S. Navy brings to life the events that have shaped and inspired the Navy of today while highlighting the roles of all Sailors?from seaman to admiral. Rather than focus entirely upon such naval icons as Stephen Decatur and Chester Nimitz, as most histories do, author Thomas J. Cutler, a retired lieutenant commander and former second class petty officer, brings to the forefront the contributions of enlisted people. You'll read about Quartermaster Peter Williams, who steered the ironclad Monitor into hi.

Record details

ISBN: 9781612511641
ISBN: 1612511643
Physical Description: 1 online resource
Publisher: Annopolis : Naval Institute Press, 2012.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:	Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; A Sailor's Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Publisher; About the Author; List of Acronyms; Part I. Core Values; 1. Honor; 2. Courage; 3. Commitment; Part II. Traditions; 4. What's in a Name?; 5. Don't Tread on Me; 6. Don't Give Up the Ship; Part III. A Unique Profession; 7. Transitions; 8. War Words; 9. Strange but True; 10. Lucky Bag; Appendix-Battle Streamers.
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.