Langsdorff and the Battle of the River Plate - Couverture rigide

Miller, David

 
9781848844902: Langsdorff and the Battle of the River Plate
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1848844905 ISBN 13 : 9781848844902
Editeur : Pen & Sword Maritime, 2013

Synopsis

This compelling new study of the Battle of the River Plate concentrates on Kapitan zur See Hans Langsdorff, the commander of the German pocket battleship Graf Spee - it is written from his point of view. The story of his mission at the start of the Second World War to prey on merchant shipping is graphically retold, and Langsdorff's command decisions are the primary focus of David Miller's gripping narrative. He considers in vivid detail the factors Langsdorff had to consider as he assessed the situation of his ship and choose his course of action. He describes the intelligence Langsdorff received and his knowledge of the position and strength of the forces of the Royal Navy that were arrayed against him. Langsdorff's interpretation of his mission and the tense calculations he had to make in order to carry it out are the essential elements of this dramatic story. Langsdorff, operating alone and thousands of miles away from home and with no prospect of support, had to grapple with the enormous burden of a lone command. He made grave mistakes, and these are ruthlessly exposed. But this fascinating re-examination of his actions and his leadership does nothing to diminish his reputation as a brave and honourable officer.

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À propos de l'auteur

David Miller has had seventy books published on subjects ranging from Richard the Lionheart, through the samurai, to U-boats and the Battle of Waterloo. His great love is the sea - his father was a naval officer - and this book is the outcome of many years' study of Captain Langsdorff, one of the most admired officers of the German Second World War Kriegsmarine.

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Éditeur
Pen & Sword Maritime
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1848844905
ISBN 13 
9781848844902
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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ISBN 10 :  152679697X ISBN 13 :  9781526796974
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