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Coming Soon!
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The first two volumes of Paul's new series, "Warships of the U.S. Navy", will be published by the Naval Institute Press in the fall of 2000. Currently the following volumes are planned: |
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Volume I
The Sailing Navy
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The Civil War
1855-1883 |
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Volume III
The New Navy
1883-1922 |
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Volume IV
World War II
1922-1946 |
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Volume V
The Cold War & Later
1946-2001? |
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Paul's Newest Publication!
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"Our Only Refuge, Open the Gates!"
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Clandestine Immigration to Palestine 1938-1948
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by Paul H. Silverstone
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Highlights the many ships which brought refugees to Palestine before, during and after World War II. This dramatic movement of people, known as Aliyah Bet or secret immigration, was made more significant because of the constant opposition of the British government which administered Palestine. Some perished when ships sank but most made it successfully to the Jewish homeland. |
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U.S. Warships of World War II
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First published in 1965 by Ian Allan, has been described as the "most comprehensive handbook on the United States naval forces in World War II." It was reprinted in 1989 by the Naval Institute Press. |
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U.S. Warships of World War I |
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Published in 1970, the only book to describe all the ships of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard in World War I, starting with the first ships of the "New Navy" in 1883. |
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Warships of the Civil War Navies
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Published in 1990 by the Naval Institute Press this book is the only single-volume reference describing all the ships of both the Union and Confederate Navies. "With the publication of this book a large gap has been filled in maritime history." Marine News, November 1990. |
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Directory of the World's Capital Ships
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Published in 1984, the book provides basic history and information on all the major ships of the navies of the world since the first ironclad in 1860. The definition of capital ship is broad, including all ironclads, battleships, monitors, battle cruisers, armored cruisers and aircraft carriers. In its review, Sea Breezes wrote "Paul Silverstone has built up a major reputation as a naval authority over the last few years, and this latest work can only enhance that reputation even more." |
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U.S. Warships Since 1945
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Published in 1986, it is the only book to describe all the ships of the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard in for the "Cold War" Navy. |
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