Coastal Command vs. the U-Boat: A Complete World War II Coastal Command Review - Softcover

Dancey, Peter G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0946995753 ISBN 13: 9780946995752

Publisher: Galago Publishing Ltd, 2003

Synopsis

A Complete World War II "Coastal Command Review" Published in 2002 by Galago Books. Although the wartime work of Coastal Command was probably the least publicised of all the RAF's operational command there's is no doubt of the important contribution the Command made to the ultimate victory. The Battle of the Atlantic was a war that was never won.

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Synopsis

This book details the formation and problems encountered by wartime RAF Coastal Command, the personalities involved and in particular the opposition that A.M.Joubert faced in establishing a credible war machine against the odds, including the Air Staff! He knew that the establishment of a Coastal Command and the introduction of ASV radar and other technical advances was the only way to contain the U-Boat menace. The book: Explains the important part played by Bletchley Park in de-crypting the German W/T codes and U-Boat operational instruction messages. Details the development of ASV and Leigh Light for night operations. Documents the deployment of new heavy calibre weapons and depth-charges, and the American Mk 24 Acoustic Homing Torpedo and Sonobouys.

Edition details

• Publisher: Galago Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0946995753
• ISBN 13: 9780946995752
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 150