Wragg, formerly the Head of Communications with the Royal Bank of Scotland and now a noted author and journalist, has written this collection of biographies on the naval commanders who influenced the outcome of World War II. Written for naval enthusiasts and historians, this book offers detailed portrayals of admirals from both sides of the conflict and analyzes the challenges and triumphs each officer faced. The author also explores naval developments in both the Atlantic and the Pacific and provides detailed analyses of the military prowess of each Navy. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)