Bill Lescher

The United States Navy in the 19th Century was a period of development and growth. Its apotheosis was during the Civil War, but it declined after that. In contrast, Great Britain became the world leader in promoting modern naval technology. Then, in the late 1880s, the U.S. Navy saw a period of revival when new battleships were introduced into the Navy's fleet. The new vessels employed Mahan's command of the sea, demonstrating the industrial maturation of the United States. The early Navy had no organized means of recreation, but by the 1830s, there were libraries on board ships. The libraries were usually under the charge of a clerk or chaplain and served as a source of education for sailors and officers alike. Men could also engage in extracurricular activities such as music. Instruments were purchased through subscriptions. Newspapers were also published on board, and theatrical performances were popular. After the American Revolution, the U.S. Navy had increased to 54 ship...

Following the conclusion of World War II, the United States Submarine Force entered a period of transition during which it searched for new tasks and technologies. As a result, the Navy started exploring new types of submarines, such as radar pickets and troop ships, and eventually found several of these. In addition, to assist with ASW operations, the Navy looked into acquiring new submarines, such as SSKs. As a result, SSKs were incorporated into the initial reaction to the Type XXI threat in various capacities. During the Cold War, the US Navy placed a significant amount of emphasis on ASW. The German Type XXI diesel-electric submarine served as the inspiration for the development of submarines by the Soviet Union. The Soviets prepared for the possibility that they might disrupt Allied naval lines of communication. The Navy was forced to concentrate more attention on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and made significant advances in this field due to this threat, in addition to the rela...