The Sea and the Second World War: Maritime Aspects of a Global Conflict (New Perspectives on the Second World War)

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An in-depth study of World War II&’s naval operations. &“Rarely does a collection of essays offer so many new and persuasive assessments. Well done!&”—Professor David Snead, Liberty University The sea shaped the course and conduct of World War II, from the first moments of the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, to the Japanese surrender on September 2, 1945. The impact could be felt far beyond the shoreline, as the arms and armies carried across the oceans were ultimately destined to wage war ashore. Populations and industries depended on the raw materials and supplies in a war that increasingly became a contest of national will and economic might. Ultimately, it was the war at sea that linked numerous regional conflicts and theaters of operation into a global war. As the war grew in complexity and covered an increasingly larger geographical area, the organization of the maritime effort and the impact it had on the formulation of national strategy also evolved. This volume illustrates the impact of naval operations on the Second World War by highlighting topics previously neglected in the scholarship. In doing so, it provides new insights into political, strategic, administrative, and operational aspects of the maritime dimension of the war. &“A fine collection of essays by some of the leading scholars in the field. The book addresses comprehensively the vital importance of the sea across a range of theaters during the Second World War through a diverse selection of case studies. The examinations and re-examinations in this volume will be of interest to both scholars and practitioners.&”—Dr. Steven Paget, University of Portsmouth
Copyright:
2019

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
326 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781949668070
Related ISBNs:
9781949668049
Publisher:
The University Press of Kentucky
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Copyrighted By:
Brécourt Academic
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Military, Nonfiction, Technology
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Marcus Faulkner
Edited by:
Alessio Patalano

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