Rings around Rabaul: Details the struggle over the Solomon Islands and the subsequent invasions that went forward as a result of the capture of this strategic site.

Mare nostrum: "Our sea," the Mediterranean, which could have been reasonably reclaimed by the Italians, the French, or a number of other nations, is detailed in this episode, as many of the naval battles that took place here had a major impact on the rest of the war in Europe.

Sea and sand: The invasion of North Africa might be more famous for the battles between General Patton and Rommel, but this episode shows how the battles at sea directly affected the progress of these two brilliant tacticians.

Beneath the Southern Cross: The war in the South Atlantic continues in this episode as the United States Navy engages in further conflict with the Germans at sea.

Magnetic north: The battles that took place from Murmansk to Alaska are described in detail in this episode.

Conquest of Micronesia: The war on the Japanese front comes to a head as this strategic group of islands is captured by Allied Forces. This episode also goes into detail about the fast-carrier warfare that took place throughout the Pacific.

DVD; standard full frame, interactive menus, compatible with all DVD players.