Power at Sea, Volume 2: The Breaking Storm, 1919-1945

In this monumental study, Lisle A. Rose revisits the strategies, battles, ships, planes, weapons, and people of the most destructive war in history to show the decisive influence of sea power upon its outcome. Rose describes how the strengths and weaknesses of seafaring nations came into play within the crucible of a six-year war during which naval encounters were every bit as critical and frequent as land-based fighting. He recounts the well-known battles and operations of World War II from a novel perspective, placing them in the context of daring gambles open to both the Axis and Allies that were either seized upon or ignored.