The following text field will produce suggestions that follow it as you type.

Loading Inventory...

Barnes and Noble

The Strike Wings: Special Anti-Shipping Squadrons 1942-45

Current price: $24.95
The Strike Wings: Special Anti-Shipping Squadrons 1942-45
The Strike Wings: Special Anti-Shipping Squadrons 1942-45

Barnes and Noble

The Strike Wings: Special Anti-Shipping Squadrons 1942-45

Current price: $24.95
Loading Inventory...

Size: Paperback

Visit retailer's website
*Product Information may vary - to confirm product availability, pricing, and additional information please contact Barnes and Noble
In November 1942 the RAF formed special Strike Wings to attack the heavily defended and seemingly invulnerable convoys that brought Germany's vital supplies of iron ore from Scandinavia down the coast of Europe to feed its war machine. The outcome was a series sea/air battles at close quarters, fought with increasing ferocity until the last days of the war. The Germans tried everything against the Beaufighters and Mosquitos of the Strike Wings fighters - intense flak, parachute mines and even flame-throwers - and the casualties were appallingly heavy on both sides.In this classic account of one of the neglected yet crucial theaters of the air war, Roy Nesbit, himself a survivor of strike aircraft of Coastal Command, describes these complex battles from British and German records, assisted by first-hand accounts from some of the brave airmen who took part. He also analyzes the effects of the tactics employed on the German war economy, with some startling conclusions. The result is a fascinating, clearly written and vivid history of events that were little publicized during the war for reasons of security.His book includes detailed diagrams of some of the key attacks and features some astonishing photographs taken in action.

More About Barnes and Noble at MarketFair Shoppes

Barnes & Noble does business -- big business -- by the book. As the #1 bookseller in the US, it operates about 720 Barnes & Noble superstores (selling books, music, movies, and gifts) throughout all 50 US states and Washington, DC. The stores are typically 10,000 to 60,000 sq. ft. and stock between 60,000 and 200,000 book titles. Many of its locations contain Starbucks cafes, as well as music departments that carry more than 30,000 titles.

Powered by Adeptmind