Wooden Ships and Iron Men By Cdr. David D. Bruhn (385 pages, photos, maps) Reviewer:  Dr. V.H. Schumacher Overall Rating: Three Stars: Recommended. A solid effort. An exemplary review of the history and types of minesweepers, the roles they played in American naval history and the exploits of individual ships and their crews. For the devotee of this class of ships, this book will be of great interest although some may find the many details somewhat tedious. Availability: www.heritagebooks.com $37.50 plus $4.00 shipping