The resulting text is both social commentary and annotated memoirâequal parts enlightening and enjoyable but sharp throughout.
Definition of naval. 1  1 obsolete : of or relating to ships or shipping. 2  2a : of or relating to a navyb : consisting of or involving warships.
The Navy and the Marines are separate branches of the U.S. military. The Navy deals with control of the seas through attack, defense and transport of military equipment. The original purpose of the Marines was to capture and control beach heads, but it expanded to involve more ground combat operations.