Previous studies of the American Navy's role in World War I have
emphasized the combat and logistical tasks such as anti-submarine
warfare, convoy protection, and the transportation of military
supplies and troops to Europe. While these activities were of
crucial importance in winning the war, the effort that involved the
largest number of men was training. The Navy increased in size from
about 59,000 men in late 1916 to nearly 530,000 by the end of the
war in November 1918. In a brief 19 months, the Navy trained over
400,000 men. This story covers the three main divisions of enlisted
training: the training stations, the reserve training camps, and
the advanced or specialty schools, as well as an account of the
building of the bases and changes in the curriculum.
Besch goes to great lengths to convey a sense of what life was
like in the camps, stations, ships, and bases. In addition to all
the major training locations, topics include: fleet, submarine,
officer, and aviation training. Colleges and universities also
played an important role in naval training. Sources for the study
include archives from around the country, while stories drawn from
diaries, letters, and oral histories add a personal element to the
account.
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