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Royal Navy torpedo-bombers vs Axis warships - 1939-45 (Paperback) Loot Price: R408
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Royal Navy torpedo-bombers vs Axis warships - 1939-45 (Paperback): Matthew Willis

Royal Navy torpedo-bombers vs Axis warships - 1939-45 (Paperback)

Matthew Willis; Illustrated by Jim Laurier

Series: Duel

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Drawing on rare, historical photography and specially commissioned artwork, Matthew Willis explores the heroic feats of the few Royal Navy's obsolescent biplanes that stood between the state-of-the-art Axis warships and their objectives. Focusing on the technical specifications of both opponents, using original records, and detailed armament and cockpit views, this book explores the key attributes and drawbacks of the disadvantaged Royal Navy torpedo-bombers against the mighty Regia Marina and Kriegsmarine destroyers and raiders, covering a wide range of sea battles, from the more famous attacks such as the strike on the Bismarck, the tragic events of the Channel Dash or the clash with the Italian battle fleet at Taranto, to less covered sea battles such as the Battle of Matapan. Despite their powerful weaponry and heavy armour protection, the Axis warships proved vulnerable to a skillfully and audaciously flown torpedo-bomber, thanks to innovative commanders exploiting every possible advantage. Including rare personal recollections from the airmen who flew the torpedo-bombers and historical accounts from the Axis warship crews, this book describes each and every facet of this dramatic duel.

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Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Duel
Release date: October 2022
Authors: Matthew Willis
Illustrators: Jim Laurier (Illustrator)
Dimensions: 248 x 184 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 978-1-4728-5248-9
Categories: Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Naval forces & warfare
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns
Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles
Books > Professional & Technical > Transport technology > Aerospace & aviation technology > Aviation skills / piloting
Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
Books > History > World history > From 1900 > Second World War
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LSN: 1-4728-5248-6
Barcode: 9781472852489

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