Naval Battles and Heroes Author:Wilbur Cross Naval Battles and Heroes presents a lively panoramic history of the United States Navy from the American Revolution to the present - the ships of the fleet, the courageous men who manned them, and the battles they fought. The narrative begins at dawn on June 12, 1775, when thirty-five Yankee seamen boarded and captured the small British merchan... more »t sloop Unity. It ends wit the development of nuclear submarines. From John Paul Jones on the Bonhomme Richard to Admiral "Bull" Halsey with the massive aircraft carriers of World War II,it is a fascinating saga of action and bravery on the seven seas.« less