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

A complete history of naval combat in the Mediterranean and North African campaigns throughout WWII.

In the early summer of 1940, the Kingdom of Italy joined with Nazi Germany by challenging Britain for dominance in the Mediterranean region. With France on the verge of collapse and Britain facing imminent invasion, the Italians seized upon a rare opportunity to re-establish control. Heavily outnumbered, the British Mediterranean Fleet and its ground and air forces braced for a long and bloo...