In November 1942, Britain and America launched Operation TORCH, the ambitious invasion of French North Africa.To convey 70,000 troops and their equipment required 600 merchant ships crossing the U-b……続きを見る
On the outbreak of war in 1939 Admiral Donitzs U-boat flotillas consisted of some thirty U-boats fully operational, with only six to eight at sea at any one time. Their activities were restricted ma……続きを見る
This book examines China’s national security strategy by looking at the three major elementsーforeign policy, energy security, and naval powerーall interactive and major influences on China’s future……続きを見る
The war years 1939 – 1945 were the most perilous in the long history of the British Merchant Navy. The figures speak for themselves. With 2,535 ships sunk and 36,749 merchant seamen lost, the propor……続きを見る
The British Merchant Navy dominated the world trade routes in the years leading up to the Second World War. The star players of the fleet were the cargo liners, faster and larger than the tramps and……続きを見る
"A gripping narrative" of the German submarines that nearly changed the outcome of World War II from the author of Dönitz and the Wolf Packs ( Naval Review).
In essence, this is the story of U-223, ……続きを見る
The capture by the German surface raider Atlantis of the British steamer City of Baghdads secret code books in July 1940 enabled the Nazis to de-cypher Admiralty convoy plans with deadly effect. Thi……続きを見る
From the earliest days of the Second World War, Hitlers U-Boats were unleashed with the mission of sinking as much Allied merchant tonnage as possible. From the sinking of the Glasgow-based ship Oli……続きを見る
A history of the pivotal World War II campaign, the Battle of the Atlantic.
On 17 September 1942 Admiral Karl Donitz, C-in-C U-boats, issued the following directive:
To all Commandersー'All attempts……続きを見る
The renowned naval historian chronicles three WWII convoy missions to Russia through dangerous Arctic waters and relentless Luftwaffe attacks.
During the Summer of 1942 Britain and America jointly a……続きを見る
The men of Britain's Merchant Navy, although unarmed civilians going about their lawful business were the first to be involved with the enemy in the Second World War. Less than nine hours after the ……続きを見る
T he author of Churchill's Thin Grey Line shares case histories from World War II's Battle of the Atlantic featuring the German U-boat.
In the early stages of World War II, Donitz's U-boats generall……続きを見る
The paddle steamer holds a unique place in the history of maritime engineering. When the engineers of the early nineteenth century experimented with steamboats they chose the paddle wheel as the for……続きを見る
Cornwall is quintessentially a maritime region. Almost an island, nowhere in it is further than 25 miles from the sea. Cornwall’s often distinctive history has been moulded by this omnipresent marit……続きを見る
British Slaves and Barbary Corsairs is the first comprehensive study of the thousands of Britons captured and enslaved in North Africa in the early modern period, an issue of intense contemporary co……続きを見る
he Kaisers determination to starve Britain into surrender and the development of his Navy and the U-boats in particular meant that Britains merchant navy was in the front line throughout the Great W……続きを見る
The acclaimed naval historian sheds significant light on the Royal Navy's role in fighting the African slave trade through years of bitter battle at sea.
On March 16th, 1807, the British Parliament ……続きを見る
With their very long range, the giant Type IX U-Cruisers gave Admiral Dnitz's U-boat fleet global reach. Initially these boats operated with considerable success off the East coast of America and in……続きを見る
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From the New York Times bestselling author and master of martial fiction comes the definitive, illustrated history of one of the greatest battles ever foughtーa riveting no……続きを見る
This book is concerned with both the national security concerns of Asian maritime nations and the security of the Asian maritime commons. These are defined as the Pacific and Indian Oceans and assoc……続きを見る
Découvrez enfin tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur la bataille d’Actium en moins d’une heure !
Le 2 septembre 31 av. J.-C., c’est le destin de la République romaine qui se joue au large des côtes grecque……続きを見る
Bernard Cole takes a comprehensive look at China’s Navy, a Navy that continues to grow while the U.S. Navy shrinks. Of particular note, according to the author, is Beijing’s increased attention to g……続きを見る
Le roman historique 'Surcouf - Roi des corsaires' d'Arthur Bernède transporte les lecteurs dans l'univers fascinant des corsaires du XIXe siècle. Avec une écriture captivante et une attention méticu……続きを見る
Nach seinen Abenteuern in Indien segelt Richard Sharpe an Bord eines englischen Handelsschiffes zurück nach Europa. Schon nach kurzer Zeit auf See überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Sharpe gerät in d……続きを見る
A British naval historian recounts the victories and defeats of two of the most infamous German Navy vessels during World War II.
Bernard Edwards's Beware Raiders! tells the fascinating story of two……続きを見る
The naval historian and retired merchant navy captain recounts the contributions of Britain's civilian ships during WWII in this "cracking read" ( The Bridgend & Porthcawl Gem).
The first British ca……続きを見る
A naval historian reveals the full story of the HMS Jervis Bay and the merchant ships that valiantly saved lives during the WWII Battle of the Atlantic.
On November 5th, 1940, the thirty-eight merch……続きを見る
This edition features
• illustrations
• a linked Table of Contents
CONTENTS (abridged list)
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I.
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CHAPTER XXXVIII……続きを見る
