British/Commonwealth Cruiser vs Italian Cruiser
The Mediterranean 1940–43
$43.98
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
9 January 2023
Summary
This illustrated history explores the cruiser forces of the Italian and British Royal navies, the jack-of-all trades warships of the Mediterranean Naval War.
In 1940, when Italy entered World War II, the Royal Navy was badly overstretched, and its Mediterranean Fleet had to face both the Italian Navy and the German and Italian Air Forces in a battle for supremacy. Although the British and Italian battle fleets squared off against each other, they were both often held …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472849687 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 147284968X |
| Author: | Angus Konstam, Ian Palmer |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 9 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 261g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 184mm x 6mm |
| Series: | Duel |
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About The Author
Angus Konstam
Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the author of over 100 history books, 60 of which are published by Osprey. This acclaimed author has written widely on naval history, from Sovereigns of the Seas and Piracy: The Complete History to his most recent bestseller, Mutiny on the Spanish Main. A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator in both the Royal Armouries, Tower of London and the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He now works as a full-time author and historian, and lives in Orkney, Scotland.
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