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River Plate 1939: The sinking of the Graf Spee: Campaign

Autor Angus Konstam Ilustrat de Tony Bryan
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 25 aug 2016
Fully illustrated throughout, this engaging study of the first major naval action of World War II appeals to both military and naval historians alike.

Days before the outbreak of World War II a handful of German commerce raiders put out to sea to prey on Allied merchantmen. Amongst them was the Panzerschiff ('armoured ship') Graf Spee, a formidable warship that boasted the firepower of a battleship but the size, speed and range of a cruiser.

When World War II commenced, under the command of Captain Langsdorff the Graf Spee began a hunting spree across the South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean that eventual took her to the River Plate in search of her next victim - an Allied convoy. Instead she found three Royal Navy cruisers under the command of Commodore Harwood, eager to put an end to the 'pocket battleship' that had been terrorizing Allied merchant ships.

Featuring full colour artwork, archive photographs and meticulous research, this comprehensive volume explores the thrilling story behind the Battle of the River Plate, an engagement that unquestionably demonstrated the effectiveness of British seapower and diplomacy on an international stage.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781472817952
ISBN-10: 1472817958
Pagini: 96
Ilustrații: 65 b/w; 17 col
Dimensiuni: 180 x 244 x 8 mm
Greutate: 0.34 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Osprey Publishing
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Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Cuprins

Origins of the Campaign
Opposing Commanders
Opposing Fleets
Opposing Plans
Campaign
Battle
Action
Aftermath
Conclusion
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