THE LONGEST CAMPAIGN: Britain's Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe, 1939-1945

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Seeks to portray a complete, balanced, and detailed account of the activities, results, and relevance of Britain's maritime effort in the Atlantic and off northwest Europe throughout World War II. Looks at the entire breadth of the maritime conflict, exploring the contribution of all participants including the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and British merchant marines and their Commonwealth equivalents. Puts the maritime conflict in the context of the overall war effort and shows how the various operations and campaigns were intertwined. Provides unique analysis of the effectiveness of the British maritime effort and role it played in bringing about the final Allied victory. Contains 20 images.