The two ocean war,: A short history of the United States Navy in the Second World War
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Book Overview
Originally published in 1963, this classic, single-volume history draws on Morison's definitive 15-volume History of United States Naval Operations in World War II. More than a condensation, The... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:B0006AYFP0
ISBN13:8601407197199
Release Date:January 1963
Publisher:Little, Brown
Length:611 Pages
Weight:2.20 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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Two Ocean War
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Samuel Eliot Morrison is one of the best writers of history and this book is a prime example of his craft. Morrison has a very practical common sense style that equals clear, concise prose that cuts to the heart of the matter without a lot of diversion. This book is his "short" history of the war. He has also written the official multi-volume history of WWII called: "The History of US Naval Operations in WWII". It is widely regarded as the definitive history on the subject.
Captivating, compelling, concise
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I found this single volume history to be magnificent. Thanks to this work I discovered a love of U.S. naval history that has lasted for the last two decades. I give this book my highest recommendation.
Broadsides Aplenty
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
If the "Two Ocean War" is any guide, Morrison's 15-volume series on the naval battles of WW2 must be a treat. Here is a writer of the old school, who fully expects an honorable loser to "go down with his ship," even if he characterizes this demise as the "cruel ritual of the Sea." More than one captain met that fate, especially in the early phases of the Pacific conflict. This is a splendidly told account of the Atlantic and Pacific conflicts, featuring U-boats, the Date That Will Live in Infamy, the Five Minutes at Midway, the Toyko Express, Island Hopping, Okinawa and Iwo Jima. An epic.
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