Fire When Ready, Gridley!: Great Naval Stories from Manila Bay to Vietnam

by William H. Honan (Editor)

A history of naval warfare discusses the greatest sea battles of the twentieth century, discussing Jutland, Pearl Harbor, the Falkland Islands, and Vietnam, and features the comments of figures ranging from Churchill to Kipling to C. S. Forester.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Leonard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting stories, many out of date for now, but interesting. The areas involved in the battle of Jutland and Leyte Gulf are staggering. The number of ships in these battles are also staggering. How any country can afford to build such huge fleets is amazing.