For a wide scope, all encompassing treatment, Samuel Eliot Morison would be a safe and - so long as you steer clear of his social commentary - palatable choice. His books on naval ops in WWII come in two flavors...Hi everyone
My holiday is coming up so I am looking for some book recommendations. I very much liked Robert K Massie's "Dreadnought" and "Castles of Steel". Now I am looking for a similar type book about WW2 in the pacific theatre or the Atlantic theatre. So, not necessarily a detailed account of the battles, but also a treatment of the strategic impact and the characters of the people involved.
Any ideas?
short: The Two-Ocean War: A Short History of the United States Navy in the Second World War
and long: History of United States Naval Operations in World War II
Both obviously USN centered, but in the PTO at least that covers 90% of the story. I think the Short History may be what you're looking for.
JD
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