The Great Sea War: the Story of Naval Action in World War II

''The Great Sea War: the Story of Naval Action in World War II'' is a highly acclaimed, comprehensive one-volume history edited by naval historian E. B. Potter and Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. It provides detailed, authenticated accounts of naval engagements across the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean theaters. Spans from Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 through to the surrender of Japan in Tokyo Bay. Features deep analysis of crucial conflicts, including the Battle of the Atlantic, the Battle of Midway, and the Battle for Leyte Gulf. Prepared with a staff of historians at the United States Naval Academy and vetted by actual participants.