Blue Water War: The Maritime Struggle in the Mediterranean and Middle East, 1940-1945

“…a comprehensive book covering the various campaigns and engagements of the Mediterranean while also providing the relevant intersections with operations in the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, and the Horn of Africa.” – Journal of Military History

For three millennia the Mediterranean Sea served as the center of western civilization and the scene of many colossal wars and naval battles. In the early summer of 1940, this ancient body of water again played host to a new and extensive conflict ...