DDH | The US Navy
from Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show Podcast Hosted by Dave Bowman
Two Ships Against an Empire: 251 Years of the United States Navy On October 13, 1981, Dave Bowman reported to Navy boot camp in San Diego, California, exactly 206 years after the Continental Congress authorized the first vessels of the United States Navy. Forty-five years later, that personal anniversary provides the starting point for a special Navy birthday edition of Dave Does History on The Bill Mick Podcast. How did thirteen colonies with almost no money, no warships, and no realistic hope of defeating the Royal Navy decide to challenge British power at sea? Bill and Dave explore the remarkable history of the United States Navy, from Revolutionary War privateers and the first Continental warships through the age of ironclads, battleships, aircraft carriers, and nuclear-powered submarines. Along the way, they examine why the Navy effectively disappeared after the Revolution, how it was reborn in 1794, and how changing technology transformed American naval power. It's a journey through 251 years of American history, with a few personal memories from Dave's submarine service and an important lesson learned in boot camp: When the admiral comes to lunch, the food gets better. Listen to Dave Does History on The Bill Mick Podcast at BillMick.com.
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