Hailed as the most extensive photographic record of the naval side
of World War II ever produced, this book is a must for anyone
interested in naval history. From Robert Capa's images of the
mayhem on Omaha Beach to the amateur photography of a serviceman on
board a destroyer, the collection offers a moving and informative
look at all theaters. The introduction of the 35-mm camera and the
easing of censorship allowed photographers to get close to the
action for unflinching images of combat and the catastrophic
consequences of war as never before. The book's 250 photographs
cover all aspects of the war at sea, from the scuttling of the Graf
Spee to the moment of impact of a kamikaze aboard ship, and rank
with the best of the genre.