U.S. Navy Gunboats 1885–1945

Herder. For more than half a century, American gunboats were the ships often responsible for policing small crises, and provided deterrence and fast-response capabilities around the world. They were often the United States' most visible military presence in far-flung lands, mainly the Far East, with the Yangtze Patrol being the most famous example. Gunboat service overseas was typically exotic, and the sailors' lives were often exciting and unpredictable. This title examines the types and service records of gunboats from the Yangtze era through World War II. 48 pages, images throughout, 7½"x 9¾", softcover.