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Two Great Naval Battles of World War II
Two Great Naval Battles of World War II
Author: Angus Konstam and Chris Henry
Condition: Like New
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Two Great Naval Battles of World War II juxtaposes two decisive maritime actions—the Royal Navy’s Hunt for the Bismarck (May 1941) and the carrier clash at the Battle of the Coral Sea (May 1942)—to explore their origins, operational histories and wider strategic significance. Written in an action-packed, fact-filled style, the volume traces unit organization and orders of battle, combat records, key personalities and commanders, and examines how these engagements illustrate the tactical and technological shift from battleship-centered surface warfare to carrier-dominated operations in the Pacific.
Co-authored by Angus Konstam and Chris Henry, the book functions as both a campaign history and a reference, detailing weapons, equipment and unit insignia while providing operational-level analysis and battle maps. It contains about 250 illustrations—including maps and photographs of ships and operations—and presents clear orders of battle, supporting the narrative with visual material and authoritative detail; ISBN 9780785823292, published by Book Sales, Inc.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title & Bibliographic
Two Great Naval Battles of World War II
Hunt the Bismarck
Battle of the Coral Sea
World War II naval history
Angus Konstam
Chris Henry
Book Sales, Inc.
Type of Book
Campaign history
Naval battle study
Military history reference
Theaters of War
Atlantic theater (North Atlantic – Bismarck pursuit)
Pacific theater (Southwest Pacific – Coral Sea)
Operations / Campaigns
Hunt for the Bismarck (May 1941 Atlantic operations)
Battle of the Coral Sea (May 1942)
Main Nations Involved
United Kingdom (Royal Navy)
Germany (Kriegsmarine – Bismarck)
United States (U.S. Navy – Coral Sea)
Japan (Imperial Japanese Navy – Coral Sea)
Allies
Axis
Branch / Focus
Naval warfare
Surface fleet engagements
Carrier warfare (Battle of the Coral Sea)
Battleship operations (Bismarck action)
Ships and Weapon Systems
German battleship Bismarck
Royal Navy capital ships (including battleships and cruisers involved in the Bismarck chase)
Aircraft carriers (Battle of the Coral Sea)
Carrier-borne aircraft
Naval gunnery
Torpedo attacks (naval aviation and surface forces)
Content Features
Battle maps (naval engagements)
Photographs of ships and operations
Strategy and tactics of naval engagements
Carrier versus battleship era transition (Coral Sea context)
Alliance naval cooperation (British and American operations in separate theaters)
Operational-level analysis of specific battles
Classification Tags
World War II – Naval operations
World War II – Campaigns & battles
Atlantic Ocean – Naval operations – 1941
Pacific Ocean – Naval operations – 1942
Bismarck, battleship
Battle of the Coral Sea, 1942
Naval campaigns – Germany
Naval campaigns – Great Britain
Naval campaigns – United States
Naval campaigns – Japan
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
