About this book
Our Navy in the War by Lawrence Perry brings the tense drama of America's maritime fight in World War I to life, tracing the navy's leap from peacetime routine to oceanic combat and convoy duty. Combining meticulous reporting with vivid narrative, Perry chronicles encounters with German U‑boats, the startling arrival of U‑53 at Newport, the rescue missions off Nantucket, and the bold evolution of destroyer and battleship tactics that secured the Atlantic.
This history and war stories audiobook explores organizational challenges and innovations—the Naval Advisory Board of Inventions, the arming of merchantmen, and leadership under figures like Vice Admiral Sims and Secretary Josephus Daniels—while honoring the seamanship and courage of bluejackets, gunners, and convoy crews. Perry’s contemporary perspective captures the technical, political, and human dimensions of naval warfare without fictional embellishment, offering clear context for the stakes and strategies that shaped the First World War at sea.
Ideal for listeners who love naval history, military history, and maritime adventure, this audiobook is a compelling, authoritative account for anyone wanting a frontline view of America’s naval mobilization and the sea battles that helped win the war.
