The U.S. Naval Institute - Preserving & Publishing the Past, Forecasting the Future

[@Drachinifel]

Pinned post for Q&A :)

[@WarrantOfficerWill22]

A while back when talking about more ancient vessels, you previously described the Mediterranean as having two kinds of weather “calm and why are you out of your port you stupid moron” yet it seems that the latter becomes rarer and rarer as the age of sail drags on and with the arrival of steam disappears completely from the record, did the Mediterranean squadron, the Italian Navy or the French ever encounter heavy storms in the Mediterranean during WW2?

[@ph89787]

Q&A: What are the top 5 USNI books or articles would you recommend to anyone?

[@baxter9725]

if the Bismarck broken out into the Atlantic after fighting the battle of the Denmark straight what type of measures would the British take with their convoy escorts how much damage with the Bismarck and flicked on Adelaide shipping and what type scram of battles the Bismarck fight 133

[@steveclarke6257]

Are you aware of if this "new technology" 3d publishing will also allow the viewer to see a vessel in almost an x-ray format such that you can see behind or through bulkheads as the various angles and elevations to see how for example a shell penetration impacting a vessel, was effected by the angle of that impact.

[@brendonbewersdorf986]

I recently came across some information that the Vichy French governor of Madagascar requested assistance in defending the island against allied attacks was there anything that could realistically have been done to defend Madagascar or was it going to fall regardless of whatever assistance was given by the axis?

[@BearingStraight]

Thanks for stopping by Drach! Always a pleasure 🫡

[@PalleRasmussen]

You guys make good content.

[@shawnc5188]

Ah, USNI publications.. which published a book from a newbie author that mainstream publishers turned down. A guy named Tom Clancy, and the book was the Hunt for Red October

[@khaelamensha3624]

I did not k ow this, thanks!

[@shawnc5188]

@@khaelamensha3624did you notice the poster in the reading room Drac is in, and the white book on the leftmost shelf? 😂

[@quietsolopursuits1414]

Congratulations on becoming a published author!

[@rackstraw]

Huzzah! His work has been published!

[@billbrockman779]

I’ve been a member of USNI since I was in NROTC in college. I never served in the USN after that (USAF), but have been a Life Member for decades now. Great organization.

[@khaelamensha3624]

Ships, guns and books... Cherry on top, meeting canceled! Thank you Drach!

[@sharkman2857]

Of all the things I expected to learn when I clicked on this video, the origin story of Enterprise Rent-A-Car was not among them

[@Epicredeemer]

It’s one of my absolute favorite “little known facts”

[@overboss9599]

Learned that when watching "battle 360" as a kid. It's a bit outdated now, but still one of my favorite documentaries

[@ph89787]

10:26. Jack C Taylor served in Essex's VF-15 "Satan's Playmates" and USS Enterprise (CV-6)'s VF-20 "Jokers."

[@questionmark05]

16:33 I remember the Admiral King video as a lieutenant he used the USNI to voice his opinions rather than fighting pretty much everyone he could or ah maybe in addition to I should say. That libray, wow! Drach buddy, how'd they get you out of there? I would have the immigration authorities after me for overstaying my visa. 51:00 DRACH! Congratulations mate!

[@Aiwendill]

the legend is that Drach is still "gollum-ing" there and he just pre-shot all his videos that were published since...

[@tomdolan9761]

One wonders what might have happened to the Naval Institute had Alfred Mahan and his famous book not gained international recognition

[@Dogbertious]

Gollum Drach isn't real, it can't hurt you. Gollum Drach: HISSS

[@nmccw3245]

Unfortunately, the goldfish requirement for congressional membership is as alive today as it ever was, 🙄😂🤣😅

[@ph89787]

I think that's a universal requirement for any politician regardless of leanings.

[@drrocketman7794]

Goldfish requirement?

[@gwtpictgwtpict4214]

@@drrocketman7794 Absolutely no long term memory.

[@Killayeti67]

Kudos to the USNI Press for printing high quality Graphic Novels. I have purchased a number of them and they make great gifts for the next generation, and for personal enjoyment.

[@camrsr5463]

Lets go! Book Deal!

[@richd8537]

Drach, sincerest congratulations on your book! I was born in the Naval Academy Hospital, well before it became Beach Hall. Also, I worked with HMS Splendid in 1999 - if you served on her as your logo might indicate.

[@ph89787]

But on a more serious note. The USNI's online articles has helped develop the alternate history I've been working on.

[@williamlydon2554]

Anything good?

[@ph89787]

@@williamlydon2554 Quite a bit as a lot of what I'm looking for focuses on carrier ops and the decisions of certain people. For example, on Frank Jack Fletcher.

[@lewiswestfall2687]

Thanks Drach

[@Stella-gm7bo]

Fascinating. I wonder if there is a similar institution in other countries. Perhaps Britain?

[@maryholder3795]

We have The National Archives It has reference books published by the Admiralty and Ministry of Defence, Navy Department National Maritime Museum (NMM) Publishes the Royal Navy Research Guide (RMG), which includes guides on a variety of topics related to the Royal Navy. That's all I could find in the UK.

[@Stella-gm7bo]

@@maryholder3795 can it be access online?

[@ph89787]

Btw Drach i had shared the announcement of your book on HMS Belfast to the degenerates on the Azur Lane reddit.

[@Firebolt193]

Oh.... *oh no*

[@aslpojasdj]

Congratulation on your book

[@jeffholloway3882]

Your book is on my list for sure

[@akira5665]

FIIIIRST!!! Watch every episode, re-watch old ones...never been first before!!!

[@robertmatch6550]

Thanks!

[@bigsarge2085]

Interesting.

[@chiseldrock]

Thanks Drach and Jack for a great episode. All the best during the holidays! to you and yours.

[@anarionelendili8961]

Congratulations for writing a book!

[@unclefester1991]

Please do more vi8deos on USNI!!! They have so much knowledge to share.

[@greggweber9967]

I think that it was 1968 that there was an article in Proceedings which had an illustration of Admiral Nelson pointing out the masts of the French fleet at anchor to two feuding subordinate officers and saying, "The enemy is over there." I don't know which issue I can find it.

[@craigpalmer9196]

command under sail a very good read

[@scrambledganglia6946]

My weightlifting routine could consist of lifting my copies of USNI published books. Only lifting total Friedman output could suffice. Now I am strangely compelled to look up the pre-Clemson class destroyers.

Congratulations on releasing your first book. Unfortunatly my like on your Post on it on Discord was not counted, because there aparrently were to man reactions :) It is wonderfull to see your development from Robo Voice content to published Author

[@kurohone]

The Gollum syndrome comment was pretty on-the-nose I'd say.

[@darrellsmith4204]

Next book- A history of Floaty Log.

[@jamescstanley5018]

That is my late delivery Xmas pressy to myself sorted! A very interesting presentation, what a facinating place to spend time in.Please excuse my ignorance but, given my age, 71, I am unlikely to make it to the States, is there anywhere similar in the UK for a newbe to Navel History to visit! You and Alex Clarke have a lot to answer for! TY for all the effort you both put into your videos.

[@greggweber9967]

Can you do something on the supply line to the South China (or West Philippine Sea) and how tenuous it is, with for example the sinking of one fleet oiler?

[@johnfisher9692]

The standard cry of most politicians towards the armed forces (or almost any government agency except themselves) "Do more with less"

[@maryholder3795]

Fascinating organisation, with great historical knowledge and is a deposit of knowledge. From people like a sailor or naval airman their own personal history of say WW2 or the greats of Naval history like Admiral King. A valuable resource for civilians or armed forces members from across the world. You made me laugh Gollum " precious" 😆 Congratulations on your HMS Belfast book. Hope many more from you are in the pipeline.

[@seanquigley3605]

😂😂😂😂😂 prrrreeeeecccccciiious....

[@merlinwizard1000]

53rd, 4 December 2024

[@whya2ndaccount]

USNI participated in a World of Warships activity? If its anything like their land domain title ("Waste of Time") that would have been a traumatic clash of fact vs fiction. I hope that company is not infiltrating the USNI, just as they have messed up the Tank Museum.

[@salty4496]

:)

[@SophiaEadeses]

Your videos are always so heartfelt and fun at the same time! Thank you for your ability to bring joy and smiles into our lives!🪃🍧⛹️

[@craigpalmer9196]

not that in the hands of fate is not a good read

[@SophiaNorrisis]

Your videos always impress with their high quality and in-depth content. Thank you for your hard work!🤸‍😉🚴

[@SophiaEadeses]

Your videos are always inspiring. Thank you for such unique content!🛖🍦⛹️

[@SophiaWright1s]

Your videos are always so deep and heartfelt! Thank you for your creativity and your ability to touch the hearts of your viewers!👓🥧🤎

[@EvelynMajoror]

Your videos are an example of what quality content on KZbin should be. Keep it up!🍉🦉⛴