The history of the United States Navy

Summary/Review: "In The History of the United States Navy, you'll relive the extraordinary saga of America's naval forces, from the first naval shipbuilding on Lake Champlain in 1775 to the present age of nuclear-armed submarines. These 24 lectures unfurl a huge and multifaceted historical narrative, following the emergence of the US Navy from a fledgling naval force to the greatest maritime power in world history, unfolding over four centuries and mirroring the rise and development of the United States. Your guide is Professor Craig L. Symonds of the US Naval Academy"--Publisher's website.