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Author: Raymond Dannreuther Publisher: White Lion Publishing ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 208
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Between June 1940 and March 1942, the legendary Force H, based in Gibraltarnder the command of Admiral Sir James Somerville, was almost constantly inction. Formed in haste after the fall of France, Force H began its historyith the unpleasant but necessary task of disabling the French fleet aters-el-Kebir. The Force had two vital missions: to maintain a flow ofupplies to Malta and carry the war to the Italian fleet, and to protectritish shipping in the Atlantic. Its dual role was vividly demonstrated whents most famous ship, Ark Royal, flew off 48 Hurricanes to Malta from wellnside the Mediterranean on 21 May 1941 and then, just six days later, played critical part in the destruction of the Bismarck 450 miles out in thetlantic. This fascinating and thoroughly researched history is the firstook to be devoted to Force H. It is also a tribute to Somerville, one of theoyal Navy's most remarkable officers, who welded a hastily assembledollection of ships into a formidable fighting force.
Author: Raymond Dannreuther Publisher: White Lion Publishing ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
Between June 1940 and March 1942, the legendary Force H, based in Gibraltarnder the command of Admiral Sir James Somerville, was almost constantly inction. Formed in haste after the fall of France, Force H began its historyith the unpleasant but necessary task of disabling the French fleet aters-el-Kebir. The Force had two vital missions: to maintain a flow ofupplies to Malta and carry the war to the Italian fleet, and to protectritish shipping in the Atlantic. Its dual role was vividly demonstrated whents most famous ship, Ark Royal, flew off 48 Hurricanes to Malta from wellnside the Mediterranean on 21 May 1941 and then, just six days later, played critical part in the destruction of the Bismarck 450 miles out in thetlantic. This fascinating and thoroughly researched history is the firstook to be devoted to Force H. It is also a tribute to Somerville, one of theoyal Navy's most remarkable officers, who welded a hastily assembledollection of ships into a formidable fighting force.
Author: Raymond Dannreuther Publisher: White Lion Publishing ISBN: 9781845131784 Category : World War, 1939-1945 Languages : en Pages : 0
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Between June 1940 and March 1942, the legendary Force H, based in Gibraltar under the command of Admiral Sir James Somerville, was almost constantly in action. Devoted to the history of Force H, this title presents a detailed account of Force H's remarkable story.
Author: Cmdr. Kenneth Edwards Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing ISBN: 1787204529 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 298
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Originally published in 1943, this is a unique collection of accounts relating to 19 distinguished Royal Navy Admirals and Captains of the Second World War Royal Navy. Written in the midst of World War II by Royal Navy Commander Kenneth Edwards, each contemporary portrait is filled with fascinating details. From the grey ships accompanying the convoys in the Atlantic to the seaborne Royal Navy Marines the struggle at sea during the Second World War is brought to life. An essential book for all R.N. historians to add to their collection!
Author: Bruce Taylor Publisher: Seaforth Publishing ISBN: 1848320000 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 256
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The battlecruiser HMS Hood is one of the great warships of history. Unmatched for beauty, unequalled for size, for twenty years the Hood was the glory ship of the Royal Navy, flying the flag across the world in the twilight years of the British Empire. Here, in words, photos and colour illustrations, is the story of her life, her work and her people from keel-laying on the Clyde in 1916 to destruction at the hands of the Bismarck in 1941. Among the eyecatching strengths of the book is a unique gallery of photos, including stills from a recently discovered piece of colour footage of the ship, plus a spectacular set of computer-generated images of both the exterior and interior by the world's leading exponent of the art - a man who worked with the film director James Cameron (of Titanic fame). A wealth of new information on Hood's structure and operation make it essential reading for the enthusiast, modeller and historian alike. Hugely successful from its first publication, this is the third printing of the ultimate book on the ultimate ship of the pre-war era.
Author: Jill Mary Edwards Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9774165810 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 263
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From the ongoing Italian geomorphic study of the Alamein arena to individual memories of non-combatant Alexandrians, from the Free French to the seasoned colonial forces of Australia, India, New Zealand, and South Africa, and from vital naval engagements and the siege of Malta to the study of Rommel's leadership and the Churchill-Montgomery duo, this book offers a detailed yet broad reassessment of the complexities of the war in North Africa between 1941 and 1943, its technology, philosophy, military doctrine, strategy, tactics, logistics, and the associated local and international politics.
Author: Bernard Ireland Publisher: Pen and Sword ISBN: 184415047X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 231
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Much has been written about the conduct of the land battles and the commanders who faced each other yet, as the main protagonists realised at the time, success or failure rested on the effectiveness of their seaborne supply chain. Control of the Mediterranean was therefore absolutely crucial. In the final analysis it was the Allies' ability to dominate the Mediterranean that bought them victory but there is no denying that it was a 'damned close run thing'. In this authoritative study, Bernard Ireland brings a fresh clarity to the complexities and factors at play during this critical period.
Author: Malcolm H. Murfett Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134048130 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 18
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Naval Warfare 1919–45 is a comprehensive history of the war at sea from the end of the Great War to the end of World War Two. Showing the bewildering nature and complexity of the war facing those charged with fighting it around the world, this book ranges far and wide: sweeping across all naval theatres and those powers performing major, as well as minor, roles within them. Armed with the latest material from an extensive set of sources, Malcolm H. Murfett has written an absorbing as well as a comprehensive reference work. He demonstrates that superior equipment and the best intelligence, ominous power and systematic planning, vast finance and suitable training are often simply not enough in themselves to guarantee the successful outcome of a particular encounter at sea. Sometimes the narrow difference between victory and defeat hinges on those infinite variables: the individual’s performance under acute pressure and sheer luck. Naval Warfare 1919–45 is an analytical and interpretive study which is an accessible and fascinating read both for students and for interested members of the general public.
Author: Susan Rose Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1000340872 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 732
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This seventh volume of Naval Miscellany contains documents which range in date from the late thirteenth century to the Korean War. They illustrate the many different ways in which the naval forces of the crown have served the realm. Topics covered include the role of ships in campaigns against Scotland under Edward I and Edward VI, the protection of the Iceland fishery in the days of the Commonwealth government, and the operation of prize courts during the wars against France in the eighteenth century. Moving on to the nineteenth century, the supply of timber to the Royal Navy is examined, while two contributions deal with surveying off the west coast of Africa and another prints a diary kept by a member of the Naval Brigade operating onshore in the Zulu War. The most recent contributions deal with the origins and development of the Royal Australian Navy up to the 1950s. Two more controversial subjects are also included; the first gives more information about the storage of cordite on battle cruisers in 1916 and the battle of Jutland; the second documents the relief of Admiral North from Gibraltar in 1940. There is something here for every enthusiast for naval history and for all students of the relevant periods.
Author: Raymond Dannreuther
Author: Raymond Dannreuther
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