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British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45
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The developmental, design and operational history of some of the most remarkable vessels in the Royal Navy's arsenal in WWII.
The developmental, design and operational history of some of the most remarkable vessels in the Royal Navy's arsenal in WWII.
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With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier programme in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This was quickly followed by others, including the highly-successful Illustrious class.
Smaller and tougher than their American cousins, the British carriers were designed to fight in the tight confines of the North Sea and the Mediterranean. Over the next six years, these carriers battled the Axis powers in every theatre, attacking Italian naval bases, hunting the Bismark, and even joining the fight in the Pacific.
British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45 tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers and the crucial role they played in the British war effort.
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British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45 is highly praised for its detailed examination of aircraft carriers from World War II, deemed essential for those interested in military and World War II history. It is recommended for its thorough exploration of the subject, inviting readers to return to it frequently.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849080798
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 July 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of colour illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Tony Bryan
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 184.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 196g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Angus Konstam is an acclaimed military and naval historian, and one of Osprey's most experienced and respected authors, with over 35 titles in print. He has also written over two dozen larger books for other publishers. A former naval officer, underwater archaeologist and maritime museum curator, Angus has a long and passionate love affair with the sea, maritime history and warships. He makes regular television and radio appearances, and has held events at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Angus is now a full-time writer and historian, as well as being a board member of the Society of Authors, and Publishing Scotland. He currently lives in Edinburgh. For more details visit the author's website at www.anguskonstam.com
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