British/Commonwealth Cruiser vs Italian Cruiser (Paperback)

Angus Konstam

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Language: English

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2022

147284968X / 9781472849687

Series: Book 121 of 146 - Duel

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Paperback. This illustrated history explores the cruiser forces of the Italian and British Royal navies, the jack-of-all trades warships of the Mediterranean Naval War.In 1940, when Italy entered World War II, the Royal Navy was badly overstretched, and its Mediterranean Fleet had to face both the Italian Navy and the German and Italian Air Forces in a battle for supremacy. Although the British and Italian battle fleets squared off against each other, they were both often held in reserve, in case the enemy fleet put to sea. So, it was left to the cruisers to wage their own naval war in the Mediterranean. This involved a range of missions, from escorting convoys and hunting enemy ones, to fighting for control of the sea around key locations such as the waters off Malta and Crete. This superbly illustrated study, written by renowned naval expert Angus Konstam, compares and contrasts the design, weapon technologies and combat performance of the opposing cruiser forces. It also documents several major clashes between British, Commonwealth and Italian cruisers, including spirited actions fought off Cape Spada in 1940, a string of actions in the Gulf of Sirte throughout 1941, battles against Axis convoys in 194142, and the Battle of Pantelleria in 1942. Among the subjects of the specially commissioned colour artworks are HMAS Sydney, HMS Naiad, RM Trento and RM Raimondo Montecuccoli. This illustrated history explores the cruiser forces of the Italian and British Royal navies, the jack-of-all trades warships of the Mediterranean Naval War. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
British/Commonwealth Cruiser vs Italian Cruiser (Paperback)
Author
Angus Konstam
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication year
2022
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
147284968X
ISBN 13
9781472849687
Illustrator
Palmer, Ian
Series
Book 121 of 146: Duel

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