AllTheShipsAtSea Posted March 30, 2017 #1 Posted March 30, 2017 Hi, I'm interested in the Great White Fleet, Teddy Roosevelt's great effort in the first decade of the 20th century, and I'd like to solicit reading suggestions. (Eventually I want to build some models.) There are a number of books and articles out there - I'm wondering if any one or two stand out for you. Also I'd be interested to learn if any one or two of the TR biographies are especially good on his naval effort. thibaultron, mtaylor and Canute 3
coxswain Posted March 30, 2017 #2 Posted March 30, 2017 I have one book that I really enjoyed "The American Steel Navy" by John Alden. Try Amazon - it's pricey, but read the reviews! https://www.amazon.com/American-Steel-Navy-Photographic-Introduction/dp/0870212486 I would also recommend using the search term "great white fleet" on the different book websites. Steve hexnut, thibaultron, mtaylor and 2 others 5
AllTheShipsAtSea Posted March 30, 2017 Author #3 Posted March 30, 2017 Thanks! This looks like just what I need. By the way I found a "Very Good" copy at AbeBooks.com for a better price than a "Good" copy at amazon - I have had this experience several times over the past few months. Amazon is obviously great (the reader reviews are essential) so I give them a lot of business but Abe is a solid competitor. thibaultron, coxswain, Canute and 1 other 4
thibaultron Posted March 31, 2017 #4 Posted March 31, 2017 Looks like a good book, ordered one. Thanks! coxswain, Canute and mtaylor 3 Ron Thibault Shipjack Carrie Price from Pyro kit, with upgraded detailing and history. Going From A 2D Drawing To A 3D Printed Part Tutorial
coxswain Posted April 1, 2017 #5 Posted April 1, 2017 I hope you both enjoy the book as much as I did! You may also find this website very helpful and interesting. https://www.history.navy.mil/search.html?q=great+white+fleet and this https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/exploration-and-innovation/world-cruise/gallery.html These two are links to the Naval History and Heritage Command website - it's quite comprehensive and has directions on how to order reproductions of prints and has downloads of some vessel plans available, such as the USS Kearsarge and Kentucky sister battleships. Canute, hexnut and mtaylor 3
Roger Pellett Posted April 5, 2017 #6 Posted April 5, 2017 Two other great books on the subject are American Battleships 1886-1923 by John Reilly and Robert Scheina and US Armored Cruisers by Ivan Musicant. Roger coxswain, hexnut, mtaylor and 1 other 4
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