Naval Battles of the Second World War: The Atlantic and the Mediterranean

The Second World War was a global conflict, and maritime power played a significant role in every theatre of operations. Leo Marriott's two-volume account of the war sets naval actions in the wider strategic context and provides graphic accounts of each engagement. This first volume focuses on the Royal Navy's confrontation with the German Kriegsmarine during the Battle of the Atlantic, Arctic convoys, and the struggle across the Mediterranean against the Italian navy. It includes vivid descriptions of episodes such as the Battle of the River Plate, the pursuit of the Bismarck, the PQ17 convoy to the Soviet Union, and Operation Pedestal, the most famous convoy sent to relieve Malta. The introduction emphasizes the sheer scale of the conflict in every sea and the direct impact of each naval battle on the course of the war.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The Second World War was a truly global conflict, with maritime power playing a pivotal role in every theater of operations. Land campaigns relied heavily on supplies transported by sea, and the outcome of naval battles determined victory or defeat. Leo Marriott's highly illustrated two-volume account of the struggle provides a comprehensive overview of naval actions, placing them within the broader strategic context and offering detailed accounts of individual engagements.

This first volume focuses on the Royal Navy's confrontation with the German Kriegsmarine during the Battle of the Atlantic, the Arctic convoys, and the Mediterranean campaign against the Italian navy to supply the opposing armies in North Africa. The Battle of the River Plate, the pursuit of the Bismarck, the PQ17 convoy to the Soviet Union, and Operation Pedestal, the most famous convoy sent to relieve Malta, are among the episodes described in vivid detail and illustrated with a selection of striking photographs.

This concise but comprehensive introduction to the naval war emphasizes the vast scale of the conflict across every sea and showcases the direct impact of each naval battle on the course of the war. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of the navy in World War II and the intricate interplay between land and sea operations.

Weight: 628g
Dimension: 252 x 180 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399098939