The most comprehensive, detailed and authoritative account of the Naval aspect of WWII. No other account comes close. It is both a literary and historical masterpiece. It covers all the major US engagements as well as those of the Royal Navy. The book does more than merely record the events of history. The highly informed writer comments on the war in relation to the writings of Mahan, Corbett et al to draw many insightful conclusions about the naval strategy used by the Allies in WW2. A must have book