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A Dictionary of Coastal Command 1939-1945 - Couverture rigide

Simpson, Geoff

 
9781473872714: A Dictionary of Coastal Command 1939-1945
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ISBN 10 : 1473872715 ISBN 13 : 9781473872714
Editeur : Pen & Sword Aviation, 2016

Synopsis

An alphabetical account of the part in the Second World War played by the 'Kipper Fleet' as it was known in the RAF. Coastal Command often lacked resources compared with other home commands, giving it its other nickname of the 'Cinderella Service'. Its main role was defensive - that of protecting Britain's vital seaborne supply lines in home waters as well as in the Mediterranean, the Middle East and around the coasts of Africa. Coastal Command also acted in an offensive capacity, particularly in the so-called 'Battle of the Barges' in 1940 which helped deter Hitler from invading the UK, and in the Mediterranean and the Baltic, attacking German shipping. Coastal Command, however, is most usually remembered for the war against the U-boats, one that was eventually won. From A to Z this well-illustrated book tells the story of the gallantry, the achievements, the losses, the VCs, the aircraft and much else about RAF Coastal Command.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

An alphabetical account of the part in the Second World War played by the 'Kipper Fleet' as it was known in the RAF. Coastal Command often lacked resources compared with other home commands, giving it its other nickname of the 'Cinderella Service'. Its main role was defensive - that of protecting Britain's vital seaborne supply lines in home waters as well as in the Mediterranean, the Middle East and around the coasts of Africa. Coastal Command also acted in an offensive capacity, particularly in the so-called 'Battle of the Barges' in 1940 which helped deter Hitler from invading the UK, and in the Mediterranean and the Baltic, attacking German shipping. Coastal Command, however, is most usually remembered for the war against the U-boats, one that was eventually won. From A to Z this well-illustrated book tells the story of the gallantry, the achievements, the losses, the VCs, the aircraft and much else about RAF Coastal Command.

Biographie de l'auteur

Geoff is a freelance writer who has studied the RAF in the Second World War for many years. His previous books for Pen and Sword are Guy Gibson: Dam Buster (2013) and A History of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association: Commemorating The Few (2015). Geoff is Historical Consultant to the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, edits the magazine 1940 for the Trust and is a member of the RAF Historical Society. He is married with two adult children and lives in Hazel Grove near Stockport.

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Éditeur
Pen & Sword Aviation
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1473872715
ISBN 13 
9781473872714
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
151
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