A distinctive retelling ... By focusing on three German Americans, this work casts a unique light on the Pacific war effort ... This non-specialist history will appeal to general readers of World War II and naval history.
While nearly all histories of the battle pay close attention to the actual fighting, the authors work hard to deliver new information ... The authors conclude with a look at China, which now possesses the world’s largest navy, and they urge American leaders to pay attention to the underfunded, overstretched U.S. Navy. Satisfying World War II history.
