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The land where Eastern Europe meets Asia Minor has been a crossroads of history—and a fiercely contested territory between rival powers—from antiquity to our own fractious times.

The history of the United States Navy divides into two major periods: the "Old Navy", a small but respected force of sailing ships that became notable for innovation in the use of ironclads …

5 days ago · The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces charged with the defense of the country at sea, the seaborne support of the other U.S. military …

3 days ago · Defense Dept. photos On Oct. 13, 1775, the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia established the Continental Navy, which later became the U.S. Navy. The new …

Oct 28, 2025 · Now renamed Tuesday Tidings, the series will host new issues of the International Journal of Naval History and includes book reviews, upcoming events and gatherings in the …

Feb 2, 2023 · Please note: Although some of these records have been digitized and made available online, there are many records that are only available in paper or microfilm format at …

Jul 20, 2025 · The Navy’s fleet composition at any moment tells you everything about America’s view of its place in the world. A handful of wooden frigates spoke to a young republic focused …

Origins of the Navy U.S. Navy History Lessons Learned The Navy and Marine Corps Team "Ex Scientia Tridens": The U.S. Naval Academy Wars, Conflicts, and Operations Wars, Conflicts, …

Sep 30, 2024 · The US Naval History Podcast features the highlights of our naval history, from John Paul Jones' raids on Scotland to the navy's finest hours in WWII, and beyond to the Cold …