Our Navy at war

A vivid portrait of the United States Navy’s transformation during the Great War, this volume opens with the nation’s sudden call to arms and the swift mobilization of hundreds of thousands of sailors and marines. It follows the building of a massive fleet, the race to transport troops across the Atlantic, and the early battles against the relentless U‑boat threat that menaced the vital supply lanes. Richly illustrated with original photographs, the narrative brings to life the daring convoys, the daring mine‑sweeping efforts, and the camaraderie that bound shipmates together in perilous seas.

Beyond the front‑line engagements, the book explores how the Navy coordinated with Allied forces, forged new technologies, and laid the groundwork for modern naval aviation. Readers glimpse the logistical feats of constructing a thousand ships, the emergence of women in naval roles, and the strategic decisions that kept the “road to France” open. It is a tribute to the men and women who turned a fledgling force into a decisive power that helped secure victory.