Two navies divided : the British and United States navies in the Second World War /Brian Lavery, foreword by Admiral the Rt Hon the Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC PC.

"This title, derived from George Bernard Shaw's comment that 'England and America are two countries divided by a common language,' is intended to suggest that, as with language, these two great navies had many common roots, but nontheless varied significantly in their outlook and practices. Brian Lavery's comparative and comprehensive study is the first to analyse the two forces, the largest navies the world has ever seen, and in doing so offers many original insights into how the naval war was fought and won."--Provided by the publisher.