1. Introduction: When Pirates Meet the World’s Most Powerful Navy 2. Historical Context: A History of Piracy and the US Navy 3. Modern Piracy: A Persistent Global Threat 4. US Navy Anti-Piracy ...

When most people hear the word "pirate," they picture Pirates of the Caribbean or Black Sails. But real-world piracy stretches back centuries and included women who wielded authority on their ships ...