U-Boats Vs destroyer Escorts. The Battle of the Atlantic. Osprey Duel 3 de Williamson, Gordon - 2010

Osprey Publishing, 2007-10-23. Paperback. Used: Good.

Osprey Publishing, 2007-10-23. Paperback. Like New.

New York: Osprey Publishing, 2007. 3rd Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. 7x0x9. Ray, Lee James; Gerrard, Howard. Third printing. Rear cover lightly toned, edge wear. 2007 Soft Cover. 80 pp. Winston Churchill claimed that the "U-boat peril" was the only thing that ever frightened him during World War II. A formidable foe, the U-boat was developed from a small coastal vessel into a state-of-the-art killer, successfully stalking the high seas picking off merchant convoy ships. It was not until the destroyer escort was introduced, alongside the development of destroyer groups with dedicated anti-submarine tactics, that there was an effective means of defence and attack against the U-boat peril. Gordon Williamson describes the design and development of these two deadly opponents, their strengths and weaknesses and of their tactics, weaponry and training. He provides an insight into the lives of the Allied Navy and Wolf Pack crews as they played their deadly games of cat and mouse on the high… Leer más

Oxford, England: Osprey Publishing Ltd.. Fine. 2007. Sixth Printing; Softcover. 1846031338 . Duel Series; B&W and Color & Map; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 80 pages; Soft cover has blue spine with white lettering. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with color and b/w pictures and maps. 'Winston Churchill claimed that the "U-boat peril" was the only thing that ever frightened him during World War II. A formidable foe, the U-boat was developed from a small coastal vessel into a state-of-the-art killer, successfully stalking the high seas picking off merchant convoy ships. It was not until the destroyer escort was introduced, alongside the development of destroyer groups with dedicated anti-submarine tactics, that there was an effective means of defence and attack against the U-boat peril. Gordon Williamson describes the design and development of these two deadly opponents, their strengths and weaknesses and of their tactics, weaponry and training. He provides an… Leer más

Paperback. Very Good.

Oxford, UK: Osprey. Very Good. 2007. First Printing. Softcover. 1846031338 . Index, photos, lllustrations, further reading. Number 3 in the Duel series. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 80 pages .

Osprey Publishing, 2007-10-23. Paperback. New.

Osprey Publishing. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 10/03/2007

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Williamson, G: 2007 Osprey Publishing UK, softcover 80 pages, with many photos. ISBN 9781846031335 In very good condition The Battle of the Atlantic