Your Navy as a Fighting Machine (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the language and inner workings of the Navy in this concise, illustrated guide to naval terms, ranks, and life at sea. From screen and scuppers to windward and torpedo tubes, it clarifies the jargon that shapes how ships are built, commanded, and fought.

This edition presents a practical glossary and accessible explanations drawn from early 20th?century naval thinking. It also offers a clear, human view of what naval officers and sailors do, how promotion works, and what daily life at sea can look like. The result is a compact reference that helps readers understand old and new navy stories with confidence.

• Clear definitions of ships, weapons, and propulsion terms readers may encounter in historical and factual contexts


• Insights into naval rank structure, careers, pay, and duties


• Plain explanations of how battleships, torpedo boats, and other vessels function


• Context for how naval officers and enlisted personnel contributed to wartime efforts

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