by Brian E. Walter.
Softcover (6.0×9.0 inches). 332 pages. 2026 reprint of 2020 book.
Subtitle: Britain’s Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe 1939-1945
The subtitle says it all — a nice one-volume encapsulation of the naval battle in the Atlantic, primarily through British eyes.
As you might expect, much of the text revolves around the U-boat war with the occasional surface battle and mine attacks. From the desperate efforts to bring in supplies to the numerical and technological advances that brought about a balance to the virtual elimination of the U-boats, the book offer excellent analysis of why certain events became important within the wider context of the war.
The early battle over Norway, raid on Dieppe, and D-Day operations receive ample coverage. Four indexes cover warships, U-boats, convoys, and operations — a nice touch to find something.
The book contains 29 black and white photos, three black and white maps, and numerous tables.
It’s a pleasant read about the naval war in the Atlantic Ocean between the Germans and the British.
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
