War at Sea: A Naval History of World War II

by Nathan Miller

Book Overview

History records few more gripping dramas than the naval history of World War II. It was the last great sea war, but in the half century since the final battles of that struggle, the conflict has... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684803801
• ISBN13: 9780684803807
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 2.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

In the Presence of Greatness

This work is pure and unadulterated magic for any reader even remotely interested in World War II. The scope of the work is daunting: documenting the enormous impact naval activity had on the course of the War . . . in one manageable volume. As a fairly well-read amateur historian (admittedly unfamiliar with many of the primary and secondary historical sources upon which the author relies), I cannot overemphasize the joy I found reading this book. The author's prose is almost uniformly flawless, a characteristic sadly lacking in all too many historical works. The book reads as easily as any work of fiction you would care to name, without losing any of its historical accuracy or objectivity.The author scrupulously documents the issues faced by all the War's participants, though a careful reader might detect a certain amount of Anglo-Allied bias. However, whenever the author passes judgment on the actions of a particular admiral or political leader, he almost always presents an opposing viewpoint.Overall, the reader will be, as the title of this review indicates, in the presence of greatness upon taking up this book.

Without a doubt, the BEST.

This is the best book I've ever read about the USN in WW2. It reads more like novel than history. It is well-researched, well-written and a pleasure to read. This is a complete library in one volume.

Superb!

From the first sentence, to the last it keeps you in the edge of your bed. Had to read it again, as soon as I finished. Should be in everybody's collection of books. Buy it, you will not be disappointed!

One of the best!

This book is a classic. A great read for anyone slightly interested in naval history or WWII. The stories in the footnotes are great. It gives the war a more personal touch than most books on naval history.

Excellent, very readable, immensely interesting.

Reads like a novel; very well written and researched. Covers a ton of material without being overwhelming. Great seaside reading.