U.S. Navy

This section of the World War II History info guide is devoted specifically to the U.S. Navy.

U.S. Navy Features

Submarine Heroes

Fascinating, inspiring stories and details about American submarine and anti-submarine heroes of World War II who were recognized with the Congressional Medal of Honor.

The Battle of Midway

Midway was a signficant victory for the Navy. The Japanese lost 4 carriers, a heavy cruiser, 3 destroyers, some 275 planes, at least 4,800 men, and suffered heavy damage among the remaining vessels of their fleet.

U.S. Navy Links

• Navy Flags
  U.S. Navy, Navy Seals, Seabees, and U.S. Coast Guard flags from FlagLine, a small business based in Colorado. Good prices and service. I've been sending people to Josef, the owner, for more than two years and I've never heard a complaint.

• First Navy Jack
  The "Don't Tread on Me" First Navy Jack is enjoying renewed popularity these days thanks to an order from the Secretary of the Navy that directs all U.S. Navy ships to fly the First Navy Jack for the duration of the War on Terrorism.

• Navy books from Amazon

• VA Loan info for U.S. veterans

• GI Bill info for U.S. veterans

• Info for those considering joining the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, or Marine Corps

• Info for those considering joining the U.S. Naval Reserve