This disappointment doesn't stem from poor writing, but from rather sloppy research. WWII is not an a subject for which I have much enthusiasm. It is also interesting to read that Battleships, considered to be the most powerful fighting units, turned out to be virtually useless owing the the dominance of bombers. This book is superb in giving insight into why sea battles were fought, why they were lost or won, strategically as well as tactically, and how the sea battles fit into the context of what else was happening in the war at the same time these battles were being fought, which also is telling as to why many were fought in the first place. Image courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command. This book in part tells that story but the book is not just about America’s war at sea. This well written book covers the naval war of World War II between the years 1939 and 1945. It is beautifully written and presented with lots of good photos. “World War II at Sea: a global history,” by Craig L. Symonds (Oxford, 2018). But Symonds really does provide a full-bodied, detailed, expansive portrait of the war at sea---beginning with the London Naval Conference of 1930, which set the limits for warship construction among all the world’s navies. When discussion of World War II arises, one’s thoughts might naturally drift to the great land battles of history’s bloodiest conflict—the brutal sieges at Stalingrad and Moscow, the roiling Battle of the Bulge, the slugfest to conquer the Nazi capital of Berlin. Tensions had been brewing throughout Europe—especially in the troubled Balkan region of southeast Europe—for years before World War I actually broke out.A number of alliances involving European powers, the Ottoman Empire, Russia and other parties had existed for years, but political instability in the Balkans (particularly Bosnia, Serbia and Herzegovina) threatened to destroy these agreem… Book Review: World War II at Sea: A Global History @article{Faulkner2019BookRW, title={Book Review: World War II at Sea: A Global History}, author={Marcus Faulkner}, journal={International Journal of Maritime History}, year={2019}, volume={31}, pages={679 - 681} } Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Eventually (Washington vs Kirishima the first best example) radar beat optics for precision and fire control. The book covers all theaters even including Japan’s foray into the Indian Ocean. It covers World War II at sea from Norway in 1940 to the surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945 in an eminently readable and erudite manner. Totalling over 15 battleships and battlecruisers, 7 aircraft carriers, 66 cruisers, 164 destroyers and 66 submarines. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. It tells the overall story of naval action in World War II in a compelling, informative manner. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. This book is also about the larger conflict. It feels a bit like it was rushed into print. Not surprisingly, Symonds contends it wasn’t the bomb, nor code-breaking, nor radar that won the war: each of those explanations has been advanced in diverse books. Welcome back. ✅, Have just finished 'World War II at Sea'. American General Douglas MacArthur surveys the terrain on Los Negros Island in the Admiralty Islands in February 1944. The historical events are mostly told in chronological order, which makes it easy to follow. British and American LSTs unload vehicles and cargo on Omaha Beach in June 1944. And in my opinion, ought to be required reading at the Navy War College. I came away even less impressed with Churchill's military acumen, although I am not sure that was Symonds' intention. It focuses on the Naval aspects of the War and deals with the German, British, American, Italian, and French navies. To Marshall’s left is Admiral Dudley Pound. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. A global naval history of World War II, correlating events and developments across the globe over the course of the war while focussing the narrative on the war at sea, in all its many permutations. Smooth, well-written chronological summary of the naval aspects of War II. One wonders if the same applies to Aircraft Carriers these days as they will be swiftly dealt with by aerial and waterborne missiles. I never understood the impact of the split command (MacArthur and Nimitz) on the conduct of the war in the South Pacific. Image courtesy of the U.S. National Archives, no. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. So perhaps you’ve shied away from World War II histories because it all seemed complex and boring or maybe you were concerned that the names and funny-sounding geographic locations would throw you off. So perhaps you’ve shied away from World War II histories because it all seemed complex and boring or maybe you were concerned that the names and funny-sounding geographic locations would throw you off. The principal belligerents were the Axis powers — Germany, Italy, and Japan —and the Allies— France, Great Britain, the United … Craig Symonds has written a tremendous one-volume account of the global war at sea in World War II. That said, this is a good book that makes it clear that command of the seas was one of the leading reasons the Allies won and the Axis lost. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2020. Undaunted, Prien then headed southward, away from the Royal Oak, to reload his bow tubes. For example, he shows, in the Battle of the Atlantic, that while closing the air gap, adding Jeep carriers to each convoy, and battling million of fanatical Russians helped, by 1943, America simply was producing more tonnage than U-boats could sink. But it includes most of the major battles, some maps, and many minor skirmishes so as to set the context for how these battles affected the war. He argues forcefully and persuasively that Allied naval superiority was one of the three reasons the Allied forces prevailed in the war (the other two being British determination at the beginning of the war and the resilience of the Red Army). He makes excellent use of selected anecdotes and assessments that illustrate factors and events but without bogging down the progress of the overall War at Sea narrative. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Symonds concisely serves up a massive amount of information in an engrossing and informative fashion, a testament both to his ability as a writer and as an historian. The historical events are mostly told in chronological order, which makes it easy to follow. It was an experience of victimization - and one that saw Mao Zedong … A thorough review of military naval activity from all the major players of World War Two from the beginning of the conflict to the end. There are minor errors that will make a World War II naval nerd shriek, such a. A global naval history of World War II, correlating events and developments across the globe over the course of the war while focussing the narrative on the war at sea, in all its many permutations. The R-class battleships weren't "limited to 28 knots," USS Wainright in 1942 was a destroyer, not a cruiser, etc. Not enough to bore but certainly enough to give a fuller of appreciation of these aspects next to the classic narrative of admirals and fighting ships. Craig Lee Symonds is a retired professor and chairman of the history department at the United States Naval Academy. Records of Military Agencies Relating to African Americans from the Post-World War I Period to the Korean War, Reference Information Paper; Casualty Lists and Missing I have read a lot about World War II, including not only accounts of the war and its battles, but biographies of those caught up in the conflict, like Churchill, MacArthur, Roosevelt and others. Please try again. World War II at Sea from Craig Symonds is a comprehensive (not exhaustive) history of the naval war in its entirety told chronologically. Terrific book. “torpedo, too, either missed the target or failed to explode. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The problem for the Japanese (other than the fact that the US outproduced them by exponential amounts) is that the admirals did not seem to have a killer instinct. "Buddies: Soldiers and Animals in World War II" Lisa B. Auel wrote this Prologue article. Beginning with the daring attack on Scapa Flow by a German U-Boat and concluding with the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay, this fine book covers every major naval encounter of the … Any ambitious history book has mistakes; but consistent errors in naval-specific issues is a bad look for a naval historian. Craig Symonds has written a tremendous one-volume account of the global war at sea in World War II. I try to keep looking for ways to interact with my kids in new ways. This book never felt boring and was for the most part engaging, giving you enough details to fully understand a battle, but keeping it concise enough for it to not drag out. Only gripe is the editing, which was very poor. The entire naval history of World War II is recounted in one volume. His descriptions of the battles are succinct, precise and clear. Nice review at end on what happened to the major personalities. This book is superb in giving insight into why sea battles were fought, why they were lost or. This was just excellent. Unable to add item to List. King and George C. Marshall. The absence of a working port, and storm damage to the artificial harbor or Mulberry, made the LSTs essential to the success of the invasion. The knowledge of the author, combined with his beautiful writing style, makes this book unputdowable. This is a great addition on this subject for your library. Throughout, there are asides and digressions into torpedoes, convoys, submarines, amphibious concerns, ship construction and many other relevant (and interesting) sub topics that flesh out and substantiate the historical narrative and the underlying thesis that sea power was critical to winning the war for the Allies and a major factor resulting in losing the war for the Axis. This book tells that story but it also addresses the Herculean ordeal of transporting critically needed supplies across thousands of miles of ocean to keep Britain, the Soviets, the Australians and New Zealanders, and China in the war. This, along with numerous other mistakes, detracts from what could be an essential volume for anyone seeking a good overall view of WW2 naval operations. African Americans. by Oxford University Press. Outstanding in those respects. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Thoroughly good!! Craig Symonds, a lifelong Navy man, might be considered somewhat partial his own Service, but that partiality doesn't dim the brilliance of his survey of the crucial role played by Allied naval forces in World War II. I remember the parades of the early 1950s, but never really understood the scope of world war II. He uses contemporaneous quotes and lively prose, bringing historical events to life. There are some paragraphs and photos on the personalities and how those personalities effected the outcome. Image courtesy of the U.S. National Archives, no. It led to the fall of four great imperial dynasties and, in its destabilization of European society, laid the groundwork for World War II. Please try again. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. The author expertly tells about the mechanics of warfare on the sea and explains about the nature of the war. I did not know there was a short period when there were no operational American carriers in the Pacific Ocean. It was frequently, dare I say it, a page-turner. It covers how the sea war impacted the land war. Symonds has written a naval history that covers, and correlates, all venues, campaigns and battles - at sea. As a retired US Army artillery LTC, Naval War College graduate, 50 year complex war gamer, and amateur war history buff I think “World War II at Sea” is the best narrative about how naval warfare impacted the entire war effort of both the Allies and the Axis. Thoroughly good!! It’s not so much that the Americans defeated the Japanese at sea---by the end of 1942 or so, the US had no heavy cruisers left in the Pacific, and at one point had no carriers at all. He makes a strong case for the critically necessary elements of sea power, sea lift and sea control to the process of the war. Torpedoes from the same salvo crippled the battleship North Carolina and sank the destroyer O’Brien. It's unique open-ended design allows players to experience alternative outcomes in the World War II era. Now they celebrate the “victory” - a key foundation of China’s rising nationalism. He spends quite a bit of time describing the extraordinary output of American industry, supplying materials for two fronts at sea, and sending weapons and vehicles to the Russians, and supplying the British. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Time and again they pulled back on the cusp of strategic victory: Savo Island, Komandorski Islands, even Leyte Gulf. He uses maps and images, along with detailed descriptions of events, to provide a good mental picture of the battles. I received this book through a FirstReads giveaway on GoodReads. I’m not usually one to read military histories, having gotten burned out on the history of warfare after a slough of AP history classes in high school. Excellent overview of sea battles of World War II, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2018. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. Reading it together would give us more things to talk about. Even WW II experts may learn new things from this book, and all can benefit from the author's judgments and insights. Highest recommendation. I was born a year after the Hiroshima bomb was dropped. Most naval histories of World War II isolate themselves to particular battles, campaigns or venues. (I did pace myself, though, the incomprehensible destruction and loss of life get a little overwhelming in too large of doses....so much I had never heard of before, and apparently the public never heard about at the time.) Two German destroyers are moored next to the pier in Narvik Harbor in April 1940 prior to the attack by Warburton-Lee’s destroyers. In this narrative, he takes the reader through WWII at sea from the sinking of the British battleship HMS Royal Oak by a U-Boat at Scapa Flow in the beginning days of the war through to last American Naval Air raids on Japan in August of 1945. The story is presented chronologically, which is very helpful for me because I did not have a clear sense of when the Graf Spee, Bismarck, Norway operations, sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse, took place. Chalk full of fascinating, frequently horrific details. The R-class battleships weren't "limited to 28 knots," USS Wainright in 1942 was a destroyer, not a cruiser, etc. Most naval histories of World War II isolate themselves to particular battles, campaigns or venues. Solid one-volume history that balances strategic analysis and the individual narrative nicely. Though he is very clear that Churchill stuck his hand in way too much and too deeply, sometimes bypassing the proper channels to send messages and orders to operational commanders. The review of a GR friend (thanks Matt) caught my eye a couple of months ago and I ordered it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2019. World War II (WWII or WW2), also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It was frequently, dare I say it, a page-turner. Symonds has written a naval history that covers, and correlates, all venues, campaigns … Craig L. Symonds delivers a broad yet detailed take on all aspects of naval warfare during WWII, on all sides. Smooth, well-written chronological summary of the naval aspects of War II. On the plus side, his discussing the various factions (Treaty vs. Imperial Way) within the Imperial Japanese Navy and how they affected policy and operational matters were enlightening and new to this reader, leaving him only wanting to know more. Who would have thought that Landing Boats/Ships would be the most important craft in the Second World War. World War II at Sea offers a global perspective, focusing on the major engagements and personalities and revealing both their scale and their interconnection: the U boat attack on Scapa Flow and the Battle of the Atlantic; the "miracle" evacuation from Dunkirk and the pitched battles for control of Norway fjords; Mussolini's Regia Marina at the start of the war the fourth largest … In other words, a section about the North Atlantic will be followed by a section on the Pacific if there were events that occurred simultaneously or one right after the other. He describes in detail the various landing craft, almost none of which existed before the war. With this volume, Dr. Symonds once again proves he is one of the best naval historians currently writing. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. NARA Resources Archives Surviving from World War II An excerpt copied with permission of the author, Gerhard Weinberg, from his book A World at Arms: A Global History of World War II. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2020. 80-G-46817. Hell is Empty and All the Devils Are Here, Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2018. I have read other WWII naval books that focused just on the Pacific or the North Atlantic, but as the author notes, it was hard to find a global overview to put everything in context. Scapa Flow, after all, sounds like it ought to be a congestion relief medicine, not the location of one of the early naval encounters of World War II. $34.95. Use the Amazon App to scan ISBNs and compare prices. Any ambitious history book has mistakes; but consistent errors in naval-specific issues is a bad look for a naval historian. In “World War II at Sea: A Global History,” however, Craig L. Symonds plows through the war’s waters, deep and shallow. Symonds, C: World War II at Sea: A Global History: 28,95€ 4: Call of Duty: WWII - Standard Edition - [PlayStation 4] 25,79€ 5: Activision - Call of Duty: WW2 (English/Arabic Box) 50,81€ 6: Call of Duty 5: World at War [Platinum] - [PlayStation 3] 21,70€ 7: Pokémon: Let´s Go, Evoli! WWII is not an a subject for which I have much enthusiasm. At the same time, Symonds drives home the point that this is one big war, not many smaller ones. My friend's review was spot-on. Oxford University Press. This sketch by Japanese artist Shizuo Fukui, was made after the war. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. These may seem like nitpicks, but there are tons of examples like this. Though the Archerfish sunk only one ship on her patrol, measured by total tonnage it was the most successful patrol of the entire war. Learn more about the Battle of Guadalcanal, the Allies' first major offensive - and a decisive victory - in the Pacific theater during World War II. A weakened global economy and the Great Depression, and Hitler and Mussolini's rise to power, were chief among them. The stories themselves serve as a stark reminder of the madness of war and the incalculable damage that foolish, misguided, and simply evil leaders are capable of inflicting on the human race. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Nevertheless, there are good histories available on that war but I tend to need a credible recommendation before I spend money on a book dealing with that period. Image courtesy of the U.S. National Archives, no. Learn more about the program. New ships, better ships, more ships, better munitions, better technology, overwhelmed the Japanese. But where is a summary and analysis of the suffering of the victims - combatants, merchant mariners and their passengers, civilians of combatant and non-combatant nations on land - rather than just numerical lists of deaths? Comprehensive survey of Naval Warfare in the Second World War, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2018. is this book very factual and boring to read in that way? 80-G-35135. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 80-G-16331. This is a wonderful book. This book is fantastic. Craig L. Symonds ranks among the country’s finest naval historians. The vice admiral at right is Louis Mountbatten. The stories themselves serve as a stark reminder of the madness of war and the incalculable damage that foolish, misguided, and simply evil leaders are capable of inflicting on the human race. My son loves reading about military history, so I though I would add a book on that topic to my reading list. A massive synthesis of the emerging interpretations of naval warfare in World War II, more a narrative than an analysis, but not without insights. Highly recommended. An hour later, just past 1:00 a.m., with the crew of the battleship still no wiser about his presence, he returned to fire three more torpedoes.”, “the battlecruiser HMS Hood, which at 860 feet was the pride of the fleet. I received a copy of this book compliments of Goodreads Giveaway for a review. I have read a lot about the battles in the Pacific as well, many of which are sea battles. "World War II at Sea: A Global History," by Craig L. Symonds. This war started due to numerous factors. So told as the war unfolded, which means taking into account what is happening in other parts of the world. Anyone interested in military history, World War II, strategy and the importance of sea power will find World War II at Sea an enjoyable and highly informative read. What I liked about "World War II at Sea" was the seamless integration and description of a series of complex events that occurred across an entire world. Two German minesweepers are moored at right. A really good read! It deals with Tarawa well. His approach is chronological, and swings back and forth between the European and Pacific theaters. The US also constructed the largest fleet of merchant shipping ever seen to support her allies and her own military in that terrible conflict. I don’t know how to adequately convince you of this, but this is a highly readable history that kept me listening to the last syllable without chec. I don’t know how to adequately convince you of this, but this is a highly readable history that kept me listening to the last syllable without checking the “where am I” button on my book player. No problems here. It also addresses the importance of logistics and the fighting of a war on two water fronts - in the Pacific and the Atlantic - at the same time. The first covers ‘The European War’ from September 1939 to 1941, before the second moves on to the expansion of the war into a global conflict following the German attack on Russia and the Japanese strike on Pearl Harbor (‘The War Widens’). from the extremely clarifying maps of large battles and plenty of photographic material of key-persons, to ships and places, this book does it all. In the beginning of World War II the Royal Navy was the strongest navy in the world, with the largest number of warships built and with naval bases across the globe. As others have stated this is a well-written and engaging book. April 13th 2018 In the Author’s Note Craig Symonds says, “The Second World War was the single greatest cataclysm of violence in human history.” To fight that war the United States constructed the largest, most technologically advanced navy ever seen to that point in history. Image courtesy of the Naval History and Heritage Command. World War II, also called Second World War, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during the years 1939–45. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. This book represents a phenomenal undertaking and accomplishes it with remarkable success. This is an extraordinary history book about WWII. That gave the air defense in Malta six weeks of fuel---desperately needed. On the surface it seems like a very dense read, but this book is engaging and before you know it, you'll be 50 pages in and eager for more. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Symonds does not delve into detailed accounts of specific battles and campaigns, presenting an overview of the progress of the war, strategies and tactics, as affected by, and as they affect, the naval efforts, on all sides. A wonderfully readable magnum opus on the navel history (British, German, Japanese, Italian and American) of the Second World War. 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