David Syrett (1939-2004) was a Distinguished Professor of History at Queens College, City University of New York, and author of The Royal Navy in American Waters, 1775-1783; Shipping and the American War, 1775-83; and The Siege and Capture of Havana, 1762.
Never has the Battle of the Atlantic of 1943 been treated with such
scholarly diligence and in such detail as in this monograph, a
feature that will appeal to naval history enthusiasts.-- "Newport
News (Va.) Daily Press"
Other authors have recounted details of this longest, largest, and
most complex naval battle in history, but Syrett breaks new ground.
In addition to demonstrating his wide knowledge of source material
with extensive notes, he includes the intelligence side of the
Battle of the Atlantic.-- "Cryptologia: Reviews and Things
Cryptologic"
Syrett has written an important, detailed history of the Allied war
against the U-boats. Strongly recommended for all collections in
WWII and naval history.-- "Choice"
Syrett skillfully develops a coherent narrative, describing various
measures used by the Allies to search and destroy U-boats.... A
very good book.-- "Naval War College Review"
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