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In The First Fleets, Benjamin C. Schaffer reveals how, contrary to widespread beliefs, the American colonies had a long tradition of independent naval defense decades before the Revolution. He demonstrates that Anglo-American governments established and maintained significant provincial naval forces and that the history of provincial navies illuminates broader aspects of colonial history and the colonies' ultimate break with the British Crown. Based on meticulous research, Schaffer recounts the sea-borne threats that American colonies faced from the French, Spanish, pirates, and others.

Shadows Under the Waves A powerful journey through the history, evolution, and legacy of submarine warfare. Dive beneath the surface in this visually compelling and thought-provoking exploration of submarine warfare—where silence, strategy, and steel have shaped the course of history. From ancient underwater concepts to cutting-edge nuclear submarines, this book uncovers the hidden world beneath the waves.What’s inside: A sweeping historical narrative Discover the evolution of submarines from early Renaissance sketches to Cold War-era nuclear leviathans and today’s stealth machines. ...

Originally published in 2015 as JUST GET THROUGH THE DAY, this edition brings the reader more historical photos, information and added text not found in the original story of Gordon Cox, submariner. Eternal Patrol is dedicated to all men lost while serving in the U.S. Submarine Force. The primary purpose of this new edition is to honor the men of the United States Submarine Force by attempting to put fact of service to as many of the names on the lists of lost submariners as possible and to the men who were interned by the Japanese.