Famous Naval Officers Biography, Family, Children

Vasili Arkhipov

Vasili Arkhipov was a Soviet Navy officer who is credited for 'saving the world' from a nuclear war by casting the decisive vote that prevented a Soviet nuclear strike on U.S. aircraft carrier. Know more about him in this brief biography.

Born: 30 January 1926/ Russian

Matthew C. Perry

Matthew C. Perry was the commander of the East India Squadron from 1852 to 1854. Check out this biography to know about his birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 10 April 1794/ American

Karl Dönitz

Karl Dönitz was a German admiral and played an important role in World War II. This biography profiles his childhood, early life, family, naval career, capture, imprisonment, and other facts.

Born: 16 September 1891/ German

Isoroku Yamamoto

Japanese Naval Officer Who Conceived The Pearl

Isoroku Yamamoto was a Japanese naval commander during World War II. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career and timeline.

Born: 04 April 1884/ Japanese

Anton Haus

Anton Haus was an Austrian naval officer. This biography profiles his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline.

Born: 13 June 1851/ Austrian

Alfred Thayer Mahan

Alfred Thayer Mahan was a United States naval officer, who became famous as an eminent naval historian and strategist. Check out this biography to know more about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about him.

Born: 27 September 1840/ American

Raphael Semmes

Confederate naval officer
Born: 27 September 1809/ American

Elmo Zumwalt

Born: 29 November 1920/ American

Richard Dale

Born: 06 November 1756/ American

James Biddle

Born: 18 February 1783/ American

Jacob Jones

Born: 29 February 1768/ American

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