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Hardcover in dust-jacket. 741pp., Bibliographic References, Bibliography, Index. Illustrated with photographs and maps. First edition, first printing. “Crisis at Sea is the first comprehensive history of the United States Navy in European waters during World War I. Drawing on vast American, British, German, French, and Italian sources, the author presents the U.S. Naval experience as America moved into the modern age of naval warfare. Not limited to an operations account of naval battles and strategies, this volume – the second in a series – examines diplomatic policies, cabinet decisions, logistics, the home front, support system, and shipbuilding to illustrate the complexity and enormity of America’s naval participation in World War I.” [from dust-jacket flap]. No previous ownership marks. An as new copy. University Press title with no price on flap. Very fine in a very fine dust-jacket. Please note, this is a very large, heavy book, Proirity mail and International orders will require additional postage charges.