This book was written by George R. Clark, William O. Stevens, Carroll S. Alden and Herman F. Krafft, published in 1939, the narrative is 533 pages and is illustrated with black and white photos and drawings. This history owed it's origin to the need of a work suitable in scope and treatment as a text book for the midshipmen of the of the United States naval Academy. Since, in a tentative form, it has been used by them with gratifying results, there is hope that it may prove of interest and value to others whose time for this subject is limited. It has been written with certain definite aims, the principal of which are the following: First, to present a record of exactly what happened, without personal, sectional, or national prejudice. Second, to regard naval events from a professional rather than the picturesque point of view: for example, to emphasize the maneuvering and gunnery in an action rather than the smoke and blood. Third, to suppress the trivial and bring out the important, not neglecting the services of officers in time of peace. Fourth, to give whenever possible, the original sources, such as letters from the Secretary of the Navy, and official reports of officers. This hardback book is in good condition, but does not have a dust jacket.

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