History of the United States Naval Operations in World War 2 (15 Volume Set)

History of the United States Naval Operations in World War 2 (15 Volume Set)

by Samuel Eliot Morison

Fifteen Volumes Hardcover Cloth. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Good. Mixed set of reprint editions see below for dates. Handsome blue boards and gilt embossing on this tight and sound set with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Faded blue topstains. Previous owner's address stamp on title pages. Books Well kept with Slight shelf wear. Edges have the usual yellowing. Pages are lightly toned with signs of wear and/or age. Some bumped corners, stains on boards and stains to edges. Some endpaper pages have stains - possibly paste marks. Books have a musty odor. Dust jackets are discolored with age and have the usual shelf wear - tears, scrapes, stains, scratches, wrinkles and chips. Some dust jackets mended on back side with tape or have tape stains. Some dust jackets clipped (Volumes 3 & 10). Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Heavier than standard book; S&H will be adjusted.

A good reading copy of this famous set.

The "History of the United States Naval Operations in World War II" by Morison is a comprehensive 15-volume set that provides a detailed account of the United States Navy's involvement in World War II.

1. "The Battle of the Atlantic": 434 pages - 1960 - Covers the early stages of the war, focusing on naval operations in the Atlantic Ocean, including the struggle against German U-boats.

2. "Operations in North African Waters": 297 pages - 1947 - Examines the naval campaigns in North Africa, detailing the efforts to secure control of the Mediterranean Sea.

3. "Guadalcanal to Saipan": 411 pages - 1963 - Chronicles the Pacific theater from the Guadalcanal campaign to the Battle of Saipan, highlighting key naval engagements.

4. "Coral Sea, Midway, and Submarine Actions": 296 pages - 1953 - Discusses pivotal battles like the Coral Sea and Midway, as well as submarine warfare in the Pacific.

5. "The Struggle for Guadalcanal": 389 pages - 1966 - Provides an in-depth account of the intense battles for control of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.

6. "Breaking the Bismarcks Barrier": 463 pages - 1964 - Focuses on the offensive operations in the Pacific, including efforts to break through the Japanese-held areas.

7. "Aleutians, Gilberts, and Marshalls": 369 pages - 1951 -Examines naval operations in the Aleutian Islands, Gilbert Islands, and Marshall Islands.

8. "New Guinea and the Marianas": 435 pages - 1964 - Covers the campaigns in New Guinea and the Marianas, shedding light on key naval actions in these regions.

9. "Sicily, Salerno, and Anzio": 463 pages - 1962 - Discusses the naval aspects of the Allied landings in Sicily, Salerno, and Anzio during the Italian campaign.

10. "The Atlantic Battle Won": -399 pages - 1956 - Explores the successful Allied efforts in the Atlantic, including the Battle of the Atlantic and the U-boat campaign.

11. "The Invasion of France and Germany": 360 pages - 1957 - Details the naval operations in support of the Allied invasion of France and subsequent actions in Germany.

12. "Leyte": 445 pages - 1958 - Focuses on the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the broader operations in the Philippines.

13. "The Liberation of the Philippines": 338 pages - 1959 - Chronicles the naval campaigns that led to the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation.

14. "Victory in the Pacific": 407 pages - 1960 - Covers the final stages of the Pacific War, including the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

15. "Supplementary Volumes: Submarine Operations in the Pacific": 372 pages - 1962 - Provides additional insights into submarine warfare in the Pacific, offering a more specialized perspective on this aspect of naval operations during World War II.