An unprecedented visual record of the diversity and drama of the naval element in World War II.

A superbly illustrated history of the naval operations of World War II, this book describes the inter-related nature of the events that took place in the Baltic and North Seas, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific. Rare photographs from all the countries involved bring fresh insight into the events of half a century ago.

This complete, indispensable, single-volume reference covers all theaters of the war, the course of events in each, climactic battles, and all the less-well-known actions and skirmishes.