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"Vincent P. O'Hara provides the operational details of sixty-nine surface actions and the context of each battle within a general overview of the naval war between 1939 and 1945. He supplements the narrative with maps, summary tables, and information on combat conditions and background. He also lists participants and the size, speed, and arrangements of the warships involved in each action." "Extensive appendixes give further details and a statistical analysis. The author then fits these many details together to reveal a more complete picture of Germany's navy and its wartime duties and significance than is commonly given." This book's unusual mix of macro and micro illustrates how designs, doctrine, and leadership withstood the stress of combat and evolved through six long years of warfare. Everyone interested in naval history and in understanding how ships and men withstand the ultimate test of battle will find this book to be a priceless resource.