Synopses & Reviews
Scholarly treatment of World War II is constantly changing as new materials inform new interpretations. At the same time, current military operations lead to reevaluation of the tactics and technologies of the past. Marshalling the latest information and insights into this epic conflict,
World War II at Sea: An Encyclopedia will enable students and other interested readers to explore specific naval engagements, while also charting the transformation of naval history through innovations in ordnance.
In treating the naval aspects of World War II, this two-volume ready reference enhances the understanding of a part of the war that is often overshadowed by the fighting on land and in the air. The encyclopedia focuses on the events, individuals, organizations, and ideas that shaped the world's navies during World War II, as well as the resultant battles that changed naval history. It also covers the numerous innovations that occurred during the conflict and shows how strategies evolved and were executed.
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"This excellent starting point for research projects on naval operations during World War II will be a solid addition to public and academic libraries." - Library Journal
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"As he has done in other military-history reference works, editor Tucker has assembled knowledgeable contributors who have carried out a consistent editorial approach to produce an informative, well constructed resource on a significant aspect of a major historical era." - Booklist
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"This work can serve as a quick reference for battles and individuals. Summing Up: Recommended." - Choice
Synopsis
The war at sea was a key aspect of World War II, one that is too-often under-studied. This comprehensive encyclopedia shares current understandings of the struggle to control the seas during that conflict—and it opens our eyes to the reasons sea power continues to be of critical importance today.
Synopsis
• Overviews the history of the navies of World War II in an instructive introductory essay
• Shares biographies of the leading personalities of the war
• Discusses naval strategy during the war, explaining the naval technology of the period in layman's terms
• Provides comprehensive treatment of battles and information on principle campaigns
Synopsis
• More than 450 A-Z entries
• A comprehensive chronology
• Numerous illustrations of individuals, weapons, and battles
• Maps
• A glossary of naval terms
• A comprehensive bibliography, plus cross-references and suggestions for further reading at the end of each entry