The Longest Campaign: Britain's Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe, 1939-1945

by Brian E. Walter Narrated by Michael Page

Overview

For four centuries the British realm depended on sea power to defend itself against a myriad of threats. The Royal Navy established itself as the "Sovereign of the Seas," helping transform a small island nation into the center of a global empire. But Britain's maritime services faced an unprecedented challenge during World War II, and the survival of the nation was at stake.



The Longest Campaign tells the epic story of British sea power in the Second World War. It is a comprehensive and detailed account of the activities, results, and relevance of Britain's maritime effort in the Atlantic and off northwest Europe. Military historian Brian Walter looks at the entire breadth of the maritime conflict, exploring the contribution of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and British merchant marines, as well as their Commonwealth equivalents.



Walter puts the maritime conflict in the context of the overall war effort and shows how the various operations and campaigns were intertwined. Finally, he provides unique analysis of the effectiveness of the British maritime effort and role it played in Allied victory.

Editorial Reviews

Miniature Wargames

"This is a well referenced account of the Battle of the Atlantic set within the context of the war as a whole...strongly recommended for the expert and general reader alike."

Navy News

‘’The bibliography reveals that Walter has been scrupulous in his research and has derived his data from a range of recognised publications together with the UK government archives at Kew. ...this is a factually rich book and a valuable reference guide for researchers who might lack the time or resources to seek out reliable information elsewhere. The Longest Campaign does not carry any startling revelations but it does provide a balanced and dispassionate account for any newcomer of this all-important campaign which the author regards as the apogee of Britain’s long and proud naval history.’’

PowerShips

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Naval warfare.

The Northern Mariner

"...an impressive piece of work that is recommended to the scholar and maritime history enthusiast alike."

Baird Maritime

"In straight and well-organised narrative form, every imaginable incident or event that occurred in the North Atlantic region during World War II is described fully and in a manner that holds the reader’s interest in a tight grip."

Professor Phillips O’Brien

Brian Walter has produced a solid new narrative history of the struggle for the vital control of the shipping lanes in the Atlantic, one of the decisive campaigns of the Second World War. This is a lucid, and well-argued interpretation that shows how important the struggle between the German U-boats and Allied, mostly British, naval forces was for the triumph over Nazi Germany.

Vincent P. O'Hara

"The author's lucid prose and well-constructed narrative make this a valuable reference of the war's most important struggle. Walter's style will entertain the reader and his accuracy and breadth of coverage will ensure that The Longest Campaign will soldier on as a well-thumbed reference long after the first reading."

Sea History Magazine

"...a worthy contribution to the vast array of World War II studies. It is well documented and offers a concise review of the war in Europe."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176219944
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	02/08/2022
Edition description:	Unabridged

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