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Now shipping to the Fleet and available for download  is How We Fight: Handbook for the Naval Warfighter. Over the years, Sailors have benefited from a number of handbooks such as the Watch Officer’s Guide and […]
How We Fight: Handbook for the Naval Warfighter

Now shipping to the Fleet and available for download  is How We Fight: Handbook for the Naval Warfighter. Over the years, Sailors have benefited from a number of handbooks such as the Watch Officer’s Guide and […]

Warfighting First
  • by George C. Daughan This Essential category Warfighting First book provides an engaging account of the War of 1812. At the outbreak of the War of 1812, America’s prospects looked dismal. It was clear that […]112:06 PM

    1812: The Navy’s War

  • This Warfighting First category book is the latest publication from one of the nation’s most forward-thinking intellectuals on advanced technology—Peter W. Singer. Admiral James Stavridis, US Navy (Ret), describes this book as, “the most approachable […]112:05 PM

    Cyber Security and Cyber Warfare

  • by Gary Williams This Essential category, Warfighting First book tells the compelling tale of the late Navy SEAL, LT Michael Murphy. A young man of great character, he is the subject of Naval Special Warfare […]112:04 PM

    SEAL of Honor

  • This Be Ready category book provides entertaining and informative lessons on how to build a culture of success. Duke University basketball coach Mike “Coach-K” Krzyzewski’s story is a great example of living the American dream […]112:04 PM

    Leading With the Heart

  • This Essential category, Warfighting First book details the past 30 years of U.S. Military operations in the Persian Gulf region including the formation of the US Central Command and the FIFTH Fleet Naval Headquarters in […]212:02 PM

    The Twilight War

  • by Forest J. Sterling This Essential category, Warfighting First book was an almost forgotten WW II classic that has been brought back into the spotlight by the CNO Professional Reading Program. From Pearl Harbor to […]112:01 PM

    Wake of the Wahoo

Operate Forward
  • by Bernard Lewis This timely book examines the historical roots of the resentments that dominate the Islamic world and that all too often have manifested themselves in acts of terrorism. Expanded from an award-winning New […]212:06 PM

    The Crisis of Islam

  • by LT Joel Holwitt, USN This Essential category Operate Forward book was written by active duty Submarine Warfare Officer, LT Joel Holwitt. Less than five hours after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a telegram […]112:05 PM

    Execute Against Japan

  • by Robert Kaplan This Essential category Operate Forward book offers a pivotal examination of the countries known as “Monsoon Asia” which include India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Burma, Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Tanzania. Bestselling author […]212:04 PM

    Monsoon

  • by James D. Hornfischer This Essential category, Operate Forward book is the most epic and intimate account ever written of the contest for control of the seaways of the Solomon Islands. Those who enjoyed The […]212:03 PM

    Neptune’s Inferno

  • by Toshi Yoshihara and James Holmes This Essential category, Operate Forward book assesses how the rise of Chinese sea power will affect U.S. maritime strategy in Asia. Combining a close knowledge of Asia and an […]112:02 PM

    Red Star Over the Pacific

  • by Catherine Collins and Douglas Frantz In this Essential category, Operate Forward book, investigative journalists Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins tell an alarming tale of international intrigue through the eyes of the European and American […]112:01 PM

    Fallout

Be Ready
  • by Thomas Cutler The winner of the 2006 U.S. Maritime Litera­ture Award, this highly readable book offers a fresh approach to naval history. Adopted by the U.S. Navy for issue to all new Sailors, A […]112:06 PM

    A Sailor’s History of the U.S. Navy

  • by Joshua Welle, John Ennis, Katherine Kranz and Graham Plaster This Essential category, Be Ready book provides a glimpse into the lives of some of the post 9/11 generation of warriors. The stories of the […]112:05 PM

    In the Shadow of Greatness

  • by Melvin G. Williams, Sr. and Melvin G. Williams, Jr. This Essential category, Be Ready book showcases important leadership lessons. The authors are the first African-American father and son to have served at the top […]112:04 PM

    Navigating the Seven Seas

  • This Essential category, Be Ready book by LT Jason Redman and co-author John Bruning tells the story of LT Jason Redman’s odyssey as a NAVY SEAL and wounded warrior. Redman’s story provides valuable lessons in […]112:03 PM

    The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader

  • This Essential category, Be Ready book tells the true story of the fast attack submarine USS Santa Fe that went from worst to first in the Pacific Fleet. Captain Marquet, USN (Ret) describes his experience […]212:02 PM

    Turn the Ship Around

  • by P.W. Singer This Essential category, Be Ready book explores the great­est revolution in military affairs since the atom bomb: the dawn of robotic warfare. Noted author P.W. Singer argues that we are on the […]112:01 PM

    Wired for War

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