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Forty-Five Years Under The Flag

Forty-Five Years Under The Flag

Schley, Winfield Scott

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163299391
ISBN13: 9781163299395
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Forty-Five Years Under The Flag is a memoir written by Winfield Scott Schley, an American naval officer who served in the United States Navy for over four decades. The book covers Schley's experiences during his long and illustrious career, including his service in the Spanish-American War and his role in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.Schley provides a detailed account of his life as a sailor, including his early years as a midshipman, his time serving on various ships, and his rise through the ranks to become a captain. He also discusses his personal life, including his marriage and his relationships with his fellow officers.Throughout the book, Schley offers insights into the challenges and rewards of life in the Navy, from the dangers of combat to the camaraderie of shipboard life. He also reflects on the changing role of the Navy in American society, and the impact of technological advances on naval warfare.Overall, Forty-Five Years Under The Flag is a fascinating and informative memoir that offers a unique perspective on the history of the United States Navy and the experiences of those who served in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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