The comprehensive history of naval operations associated with the Korean War, a war where control of the sea was critical.

Gathering war clouds -- Retreat to Pusan -- Magnificent gamble: the amphibious assault at Inchon -- The battle of the mines (part I: Wonsan) -- The battle of the mines (part II: Chinnampo) -- The Hungnam redeployment -- The battle of the mines (part III: 1951-1953) -- The struggle to strangle -- The seaborne artillery -- The patrons -- The amphibious threat (1951-1953) -- The siege of Wonsan -- On the line.