2nd printing of the 2001 original. 64 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings and photos) and artwoks in colour by Alix Baker on covers and on P.31 to 40. Pictorial stiff covers. Neat Ex Libris stamp of previous owner on title-page, o/wise fine. 24.8 x 18.5. Seller Inventory # 72630

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Title: THE ROYAL NAVY 1939-45

Publisher: Osprey Publishing. Oxford. .

Publication Date: 2008

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The outbreak of WOrld War II (1939-1945) found the Royal Navy with world-wide responsibilities but, despite its legendary professionalism, out-of-date strategic doctrines. Despite some early clashes between capital ships, advances in submarine warfare and naval aviation would soon come to dominate the war at sea. By mid-1943, however, the Royal Navy dominated the Mediterranean, was winning the campaign against the Atlantic U-boats, and was convoying vast quantities of war material across the Atlantic and to Russia. The 'senior service' made a huge contribution to the D-Day landings, and sent strong units to support the USN in the final campaigns against Japan.

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An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

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Maritime specialist bookseller and books on the French-speaking islands of the Pacific and Indian Ocean. Regular catalogues issued. Member of ANZAAB and ILAB.

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