| British Submarine Vs Italian Torpedo Boat: Mediterranean 1940-43 Contributor(s): Greentree, David (Author), Palmer, Ian (Illustrator), Dennis, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1472814126 ISBN-13: 9781472814128 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $20.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Naval - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Series: Duel |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.7" (0.55 lbs) 80 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Italy - Cultural Region - Mediterranean |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As the war in North Africa escalated, Axis military efforts became increasingly dependent on supply lines across the Mediterranean. To try to sever these lines of supply, the British deployed submarines from the besieged island of Malta with the directive to sink as much merchant convoy tonnage as possible. Italy responded by sending her torpedo boats to protect and escort Axis convoys. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and carefully chosen archive photographs, this engaging study assesses the evolving battle between Britain's submarines and Italy's torpedo boats in the struggle for primacy in the Mediterranean at the height of World War II. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dennis, Peter: - Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. |