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Galrahn · 12-31-2006, 10:01 AM

I still buy Norman Polmar's books everytime he puts out a new edition. When I read through congressional research, his books are typically cited. It seems to me they might be the most accurate considering that tidbit.

Example, "Ships and Aircraft of the U. S. Fleet" is the bible of the US Navy. I look forward to the 19th edition.

I just finished reading "Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945" by Evan Thomas. I thought it was a very good book, and would recommend it to anyone who loves Navy History.

If anyone knows a really good book on the Battle of Trafalgar please pass on a recommendation. Also there is a book out called "Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy" by Ian W. Toll I am looking forward to reading.

12-31-2006, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Galrahn *Defense Professional* Join Date: 04-14-06 Posts: 405	I still buy Norman Polmar's books everytime he puts out a new edition. When I read through congressional research, his books are typically cited. It seems to me they might be the most accurate considering that tidbit. Example, "Ships and Aircraft of the U. S. Fleet" is the bible of the US Navy. I look forward to the 19th edition. I just finished reading "Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945" by Evan Thomas. I thought it was a very good book, and would recommend it to anyone who loves Navy History. If anyone knows a really good book on the Battle of Trafalgar please pass on a recommendation. Also there is a book out called "Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy" by Ian W. Toll I am looking forward to reading.