A fascinating account of the most important naval conflicts of the 20th century. Begins with a gripping narrative of one of the most decisive battles in history -- the 1905 Battle of Tsushima between the Japanese & the Russians -- & ends with the sophisticated missile engagements off the Falklands & in the Persian Gulf. Here are the real stories of combat at sea told from the point of view of the sailors who experienced it. Takes an in-depth look at fighting sailors that is unparalleled both in scope & emotional intensity. Explains how the politics & social backdrop of the navies of Japan, Russia, Britain, Germany, & the U.S. affected both the sailors & the navies themselves during the last century.