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The fourth volume in Samuel Eliot Morison's monumental History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, this is a detailed look at two of the pivotal naval engagements of the Pacific war that marked the turning point from defeat to victory. In addition this volume also fully examines the little-known exploits of the fledgling American submarine corps in the Pacific and its courageous attacks on Japanese shipping during the first year...

Here is the fascinating story of the great explorers voyages of discovery to the New World, including the details of their methods of seafaring, their encounters with natives, and their joyand surpriseat discovering new land.

Samuel Eliot Morison draws from his own distinguished work to illustrate how a master historian deals with a variety of problems, with examples from social history, biography, political history, and military history.

Here is the fascinating story of the great explorers voyages of discovery to the New World, including the details of their methods of seafaring, their encounters with natives, and their joyand surpriseat discovering new land.

The second volume in Samuel Eliot Morison's monumental History of United States Naval Operations in World War II, this covers the naval aspects of Operation Torch, the North African campaign that carried out the plan favoured by President Roosevelt for opening a second front to relieve the Russians.

Originally published: Boston: Little, Brown, 1947-62.

Volume 5 covers the six major engagements in waters surrounding Guadalcanal. From the Solomon Islands campaign to the courageous actions of Edson's Raiders at the Battle of the Bloody Ridge and the Battle of Tassafaronga, the author describes events from the ship decks, cockpits, and ridgetops where the fate of thousands was decided.

Samuel Eliot Morison draws from his own distinguished work to illustrate how a master historian deals with a variety of problems, with examples from social history, biography, political history, and military history.