Why read History of United States Naval Operations in World War II?

Book cover of History of United States Naval Operations in World War II: The Battle of the Atlantic, Sept.1939-May 1943 v. 1

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Diab examines the social repercussions of Beirut's role as a financial, trade, and banking center in the Middle East during Lebanon's post-independence years (1943-1975). He investigates the development of Beirut and its early financial involvement in the region, particularly through the introduction of the cash crop, silk, to Mount Lebanon.…

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Gary Clayton Anderson

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Morrison, the winner of two Bancroft Prizes and Two Pulitzer Prizes (likely the most by anyone in history) was a close friend of Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

He was given the rank of Admiral, in the Reserves and went to the Pacific, where he had full access to all naval reports and correspondence. Morrison’s 15 volumes are extremely well written and unsurpassed for their accuracy in describing the incredible struggle that began on December 7, 1941 and finally ended in August in Tokyo Bay.

Morrison is particularly interested in the naval battles, and no one could tell them better…

From Gary's list on The best books that will keep you so engaged you loose track of time.