The Two-Ocean War: A Short History of the United States Navy in the Second World War

by Samuel Eliot Morison (Author)

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Originally published in 1963, this classic, single-volume history draws on Morison's definitive 15-volume History of United States Naval Operations in World War II. More than a condensation, The Two-Ocean War highlights the major components of the larger work: the preparation for war, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the long war of attrition between submarines and convoys in the Atlantic, the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway, the long grind of Guadalcanal, the leapfrogging campaigns among the Pacific islands, the invasion of continental Europe, the blazes of glory at Leyte and Okinawa, and the final, grudging surrender of the Japanese.

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Rear Adm. Samuel Eliot Morison wrote many popular and award-winning books on maritime history. He was the recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes, two Bancroft Prizes, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Paperback: 611 pages
Publisher: Naval Institute Press (March 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1591145244
ISBN-13: 978-1591145240
Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.6 x 8.8 inches
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... read it but the reader did seem to really enjoy the book

ByAnn Aon July 14, 2016

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It was a gift so I did not read it but the reader did seem to really enjoy the book.

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Five Stars

ByJay Cundiff IIIon May 12, 2015

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The perfect book for someone wanting to understand the WW2 naval war

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Excellent Book

ByChristian Milleron August 15, 2011

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Got this for my birthday this past April. Well written overview of the Naval history of World War II. Does an excellent job of spending time on both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of operation.

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Both sides of the Navy during WWII

ByHolffon June 10, 2007

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I read this book in preparation for a sea power class I was going to take in graduate school. The author has a well planned format for his work which keeps continuity by alternating Atlantic and Pacific theaters in accordance with the timeline of events. Morison covers the major battles in depth and mentions the minor skirmishes which are relevant to the big picture. By reading Two Ocean War, readers are able to better understand the course of events for naval forces during the war which are often overlook in favor of the `more popular' land battles.

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Amazing book

ByM. McConnellon April 15, 2009

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I first got this book and read it in eighth grade. I read it once a year ever since! This is, without a doubt, the quintessential book on the US Navy in World War II. (That is, excluding his 15 volume set) Well written, it shows not only the big picture, but the smaller battles and skirmishes. Morison goes over the buildup to it, speaking of the "Twenty Years' Peace", sheds light on the oft-overlooked ABDA command, talks about the attack on Pearl Harbor in-depth, gives amazingly accurate details on the Battle for the Atlantic, and speaks of the battles that have become synonymous with the Pacific, as well as some that may be new to even the most accomplished World War II/Navy buff. A great read, and it's a great way to understand how important the US Navy was in WWII.

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Two Ocean War

ByJameson October 15, 2008

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Samuel Eliot Morrison is one of the best writers of history and this book is a prime example of his craft. Morrison has a very practical common sense style that equals clear, concise prose that cuts to the heart of the matter without a lot of diversion.

This book is his "short" history of the war. He has also written the official multi-volume history of WWII called: "The History of US Naval Operations in WWII". It is widely regarded as the definitive history on the subject.

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Captivating, compelling, concise

ByJimboon September 24, 2008

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I found this single volume history to be magnificent. Thanks to this work I discovered a love of U.S. naval history that has lasted for the last two decades. I give this book my highest recommendation.

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The Two Ocean War

ByRichard V. Chamberson January 15, 2008

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I have read many book about the US Navy in WWII. Mr. Morison's book ties all of the events together in a very readable and streight foward manner.

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