The Spirit Of Seventy-six by Henry Steele Commager

And lastly, he examined Britain’s postures towards the end of the war, in Part Five – The Last Hurrahs. Next he examined two British victories, to better understand why they lost Singapore, in Part Four – Victories. The author explored the relevant events, in Part Three – Turn-a-Round. The war reached its inevitable point of balance. This is captured in Part Two - Causes of Defeat. The author proceeded to explore the whys of the matter. Winston Churchill described it as “the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British history”. The central feature was the Fall of Singapore. This is captured in Part One – Japanese Conquest of Malaya and Singapore, 1941-2.

Provides comprehensive treatment of battles and information on principle campaignsĪBOUT THIS BOOK ISBN: 978-981-14-0556-3 (e-book) The author wanted to find out exactly what happened.

Discusses naval strategy during the war, explaining the naval technology of the period in layman's terms.

Shares biographies of the leading personalities of the war.

Overviews the history of the navies of World War II in an instructive introductory essay.

A comprehensive bibliography, plus cross-references and suggestions for further reading at the end of each entry Highlights.

Numerous illustrations of individuals, weapons, and battles.It also covers the numerous innovations that occurred during the conflict and shows how strategies evolved and were executed. The encyclopedia focuses on the events, individuals, organizations, and ideas that shaped the world's navies during World War II, as well as the resultant battles that changed naval history. In treating the naval aspects of World War II, this two-volume ready reference enhances the understanding of a part of the war that is often overshadowed by the fighting on land and in the air. Marshalling the latest information and insights into this epic conflict, World War II at Sea: An Encyclopedia will enable students and other interested readers to explore specific naval engagements, while also charting the transformation of naval history through innovations in ordnance. At the same time, current military operations lead to reevaluation of the tactics and technologies of the past. Scholarly treatment of World War II is constantly changing as new materials inform new interpretations. This comprehensive encyclopedia shares current understandings of the struggle to control the seas during that conflict-and it opens our eyes to the reasons sea power continues to be of critical importance today. Articles: The war at sea was a key aspect of World War II, one that is too-often under-studied.

The Spirit Of Seventy-six by Henry Steele Commager