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The naval war in the Mediterranean 1940-1943

Door Jack Greene e.a.

Categorie
WO II
Boeknummer
#270295
Titel
The naval war in the Mediterranean 1940-1943
Auteur
Greene, Jack & Alessandro Massignani
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
London, Frontline Books
Jaar van uitgave
2002
ISBN10
1848326181
ISBN13
9781848326187
Taal
Engels
Samenvatting

This superbly researched book gives a complete account of the war in Mediterranean on, above and beneath the sea up until Italy's armistice in September 1943. Written with full access to Italian sources, it not only provides a detailed and fascinating narrative of the entire naval war, but also sets the individual actions fully in their strategic context for both the Axis and the Allies. Topics include:* the complex and distrustful relationship between the Italians and their German allies, which culminated in open conflict after the Italian armistice in 1943* the battle for Malta, and that island's vital strategic role threatening Axis supply lines to North Africa* the exploits of the Italian 'human torpedoes' of the X MAS flotilla, which threatened to change the balance of power in the
... (Lees verder)MediterraneanThis book is essential reading for all those interested in one of the major naval theatres of the Second World War.
Pagina's
352
Conditie
Goed — Remains of price tag on front cover.
Prijs
€ 30,00

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