Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about 106,400,000 square kilometres (41,100,000 sq mi), it covers approximately twenty percent of the Earth's surface and about twenty-six percent of its water surface area. The first part of its name refers to Atlas of Greek mythology, making the Atlantic the "Sea of Atlas".

Atlantic Ocean in Days of Infamy
The Atlantic Ocean was the scene of heavy fighting between the Royal Navy and the Kriegsmarine when Japan invaded Hawaii in 1941. Keeping the sea lanes open to the United Kingdom was imperative for victory for the Allies.

Atlantic Ocean in Southern Victory
The Atlantic Ocean was the scene of some of the most heavies naval action in both Great Wars. Although great fleets rarely clashed, the majority of the fighting was done by Submarines, destroyers and commerce raiders. Keeping control of the Atlantic was vital to the UK's survival as it prevented the Germans and US from linking hands.

Atlantic Ocean in "The Horse of Bronze"
Ocean the Great was both a mystery and a terror to all. Cheiron led an expedition of centaurs along the rim of Ocean the Great in order to reach the Tin Isle. Once out on the ocean, his crew discovered that the ocean had tides and far greater storms which were unknown in the Inner Sea. He did not know how far the ocean extended but was sure that the edge of the world lay some where beyond.