The Naval War in the Mediterranean 1940-1943

The Naval War in the Mediterranean 1940-1943
ISBN-10
1591145619
ISBN-13
9781591145615
Category
History
Pages
352
Language
English
Published
2011-01-31
Publisher
Naval Inst Press
Authors
Jack Greene, Alessandro Massignani

Description

This was the first English-language account of the naval war to take advantage of the research in all languages to provide a comprehensive record of fighting in the Mediterranean during World War II. Far more than an operational history, it explains why the various warship classes were built and employed, the role of the Italian Air Force at sea, the successes of German planes and U-boats, the importance of the battle of Malta, and the distrustful relationship between the Italians and Germans. Period photographs and detailed maps illustrate the realities of war at sea and provide a clear visual record of the war's key events in the Mediterranean theater. With its in-depth background information, exhaustive research, and fascinating narrative, this book is essential reading for those interested in World War II.

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