Conway's the war at sea : in photographs 1939-1945

The small, lightweight, 35mm cameras that were available by the time of the Second World War revolutionised war photography. Unencumbered by heavy equipment, including tripods and photographic plates, the photographer could now get much closer to the action and respond instinctively to changing situations, shooting a series of pictures on a single film. Although their smaller format meant that technically the images were usually less sharp and more grainy, this tonal harshness gave the pictures a gritty realism and immediacy. And with the easing of censorship, the photographers were able to publish unflinching images of conflict and the catastrophic consequences of war as never before "This unique collection will appeal to anyone with an interest in World War II, from experts seeking new insights, to general historians and veterans looking for a magnificent overview of a conflict that witnessed the greatest deployment of sea power of all time, and anyone who is simply fascinated by this period in our history."--Back cover A book full of pictures depicting events through the second world war.