Navy
In 1898, the U.S. Navy became well known as a superpower after defeating the Spanish Armada during the Spanish-American War. During World War II, US battleships in the South Pacific were an awe-inspiring sight. Today, the U.S. Navy continues to display its nautical strength all over the world. They’ve even helped to capture modern-day pirates off the coasts of Africa and the Middle East. Readers will be amazed by the historic naval images, as well as modern photographs of the massive navy ships that patrol Earth’s oceans and keep U.S. citizens safe.
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Navy
In 1898, the U.S. Navy became well known as a superpower after defeating the Spanish Armada during the Spanish-American War. During World War II, US battleships in the South Pacific were an awe-inspiring sight. Today, the U.S. Navy continues to display its nautical strength all over the world. They’ve even helped to capture modern-day pirates off the coasts of Africa and the Middle East. Readers will be amazed by the historic naval images, as well as modern photographs of the massive navy ships that patrol Earth’s oceans and keep U.S. citizens safe.
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Navy

Navy

by Jeanne Nagle
Navy

Navy

by Jeanne Nagle

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Overview

In 1898, the U.S. Navy became well known as a superpower after defeating the Spanish Armada during the Spanish-American War. During World War II, US battleships in the South Pacific were an awe-inspiring sight. Today, the U.S. Navy continues to display its nautical strength all over the world. They’ve even helped to capture modern-day pirates off the coasts of Africa and the Middle East. Readers will be amazed by the historic naval images, as well as modern photographs of the massive navy ships that patrol Earth’s oceans and keep U.S. citizens safe.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433958588
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 08/15/2011
Series: US Military Forces Series
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.80(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Is the Navy? 4

Important Moments in Navy History 6

Line of Command 10

Navy Jobs 12

Special Forces 16

Types of Navy Ships 18

Famous Naval Figures 24

The Future of the US Navy 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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