What makes two ocean war a particularly interesting book is morisons contemporaneous access to the major players in the us navy during the war. The first to be published was volume ii, operations in north african waters, october 1942june 1943, of which fletcher pratt wrote in the new york sun, if the remaining volumes are up to the level of this one, it will stand not only as the most complete. He won pulitzer prizes for admiral of the ocean sea 1942, a biography of christopher. The twoocean war a short history of the united states navy in the second world war. Samuel eliot morison is currently considered a single author. A short history of the united states navy in the second world war. A short history of the united states navy in the second world war new edition by samuel eliot morison isbn.
Samuel eliot morison july 9, 1887 may 15, 1976 was an american historian noted for his works of maritime history and american history that were both authoritative and popular. The book is illustrated with 35 photographs and 54 charts and maps of key engagements. What makes two ocean war a particularly interesting book is morison s contemporaneous access to the major players in the us navy during the war. Naval operations in world war ii published in 194762, totallly rewritten with 52 charts and 25 pages of photographs. Two ocean war by samuel eliot morison is a one volume abridgement of morisons 15 volume. His address appears in the new issue message sent to all members. American naval strategy, tactics, and battles in the atlantic and pacific oceans during world war ii. On march 23, 1942, the historian samuel eliot morison wrote to his friend president franklin d. Samuel eliot morisons most popular book is the twoocean war.
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This page contains details about the nonfiction book the twoocean war. In recognition of his achievements, the navy promoted morison to the rank of rear admiral reserve. September 1939may 1943 naval operations in world war ii, vol 1 by samuel eliot morison, dudley wright knox introduction book sales hardcover 434 pages. At the end of key chapters is a list of reading and online sources to help the reader expand their knowledge of history. Samuel eliot morison july 9, 1887may 15, 1976 was professor of history at harvard university.
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