The book, the Battle Of The Atlantic, represents a collection of authoritative articles and first hand accounts that tell the gripping story of this important World War II era war zone which was one of the most crucial and bitterly-fought contests in the history of warfare.  As the then British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill stated,  "The Battle Of The Atlantic was the dominating factor all through the war.  Never for one moment could we forget that everything elseware depended on its outcome".  For three years the course of the war hung in the balance as Germany's U-boats, dreaded pocket battleships, long range bombers, mines and E-boats threatened the very existance of England.  Eventually, the Allies developed techonologies like Asdic, Hedgehog depth charges, armed merchant cruisers and Kaiser-built escort carriers that in the end allowed the Allies to triumph over the forces of Nazi Germany.  This book includes the following chapters: 1) The Battle for the Atlantic; 2) The battle for the Atlantic: The Second Phase; 3) The Sinking of the Bismark; 4) The Battle of the Berrents Sea; 5) The Last Triumphs of the U-boats and 6) The Fruits of Victory.  In addition to the narrative, this book includes the following: 1) Many vintage black and white photographs; 2) Numerous rare wartime color photographs and 3) Detailed maps and other illustrations.  This book is 64 pages and is in like-new condition.  The editor is Andrew Kershaw.  Edition published in 1975.