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ATLANTIC ESCORTS: SHIPS, WEAPONS & TACTICS IN WORLD WAR II

by David K. Brown

Published by Seaforth Publishing. 1st. 2007

Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. The Battle of the Atlantic was the biggest battle of World War II, and yet little known to the public. This book outlines the operational aspects of the battle, showing how problems in equipment, training and operational control were overcome. A tribute to the designers and builders of the escort vessels, as well as their operators. Large format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams throughout. 176 pages.

A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel.

ISBN: 9781844157020
Stock no. 1829982

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Contents

  • Chapter 1. Between the Wars
  • Chapter 2. War, the First Phase: September 1939-April 1940
  • Chapter 3. After the Fall of France: June 1940-March 1941
  • Chapter 4. A Gleam of Light: April-December 1941
  • Chapter 5. The Second Happy Time: Janyary-June 1942
  • Chapter 6. The Pendulum Swings: Aguast 1942-May 1943
  • Chapter 7. Pause, Counterattack and Victory: June 1943-May 1945
  • Chapter 8. Some Technical Aspects of the Battle
  • Chapter 9. Production: Building the Ships to Win the Battle
  • Chapter 10. Evaluation: How Good Were They?
  • Postscript: The Fast Submarine
  • Appendix I - Diving Depth and Pressure Hull Strength
  • Appendix II - Fitting of 6pdr Guns
  • Appendix III - Loss of Destroyers in Bad Weather
  • Appendix IV - Asdic Sets

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