A Navy Second to None: The History of U.S. Naval Training in World War I (Contributions in Military Studies)
by Michael D. Besch
Category: History

Previous studies of the American Navy's role in World War I have emphasized combat, logistical tasks, and the transportation of military supplies and troops to Europe. While these activities were of crucial importance, the effort that involved the largest number of men was training. In a brief 19 months, the Navy trained over 400,000 men. Besch tells the story of that amazing feat.