British Destroyer vs German Destroyer: Narvik 1940 by David Greentree (English)

Description: British Destroyer vs German Destroyer by David Greentree, David Campbell, Paul Wright, Alan Gilliland In April 1940, British and German destroyers clashed at Narvik, a strategically vital harbor on the Norwegian coast. David Greentree charts both sides development of destroyer tactics and technologies, the battles themselves and their impact on subsequent naval operations in this absorbing study. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The opening months of World War II saw Britains Royal Navy facing a resurgent German navy, the Kriegsmarine. Following the German invasion of Denmark and Norway in early April 1940, British and German destroyers would clash in a series of battles for control of the Norwegian coast. The operational environment was especially challenging, with destroyer crews having to contend with variable weather, narrow coastal tracts and possibility of fog and ship breakdowns.In two engagements at Narvik, the Royal Navy entered the harbour and attacked the loitering German destroyers who had dropped off mountain troops to support the German invasion. The raids were devastating, halving at a stroke the number at Hitlers disposal. Employing specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this absorbing study traces the evolving technology and tactics employed by the British and German destroyer forces, and assesses the impact of the Narvik clashes on both sides subsequent development and deployment of destroyers in a range of roles across the worlds oceans. Author Biography David Greentree graduated in History at York before taking an MA in War Studies from Kings College London and qualifying as a lecturer in Further Education. In 1995 he accepted a commission in the Royal Air Force and has served in a variety of locations, including Afghanistan and Oman. His previous books include several for Osprey. He lives in Hampshire, UK.David Campbell has worked as a freelance new media producer and content specialist for many years, including roles at IBM, the BBC, various internet consultancies and the civil service. He has a broad range of interests in literature and history, including the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic era, naval warfare and the genesis of the military revolution. He lives in Hampshire, UK.Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. A Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in Surrey, UK.Born in Malaya in 1949, Alan Gilliland spent 18 years as the graphics editor of the Daily Telegraph, winning 19 awards in that time. He now writes, illustrates, and publishes fiction, as well as illustrating for a variety of publishers Table of Contents Introduction / Chronology / Design and Development / The Strategic Situation / Technical Specifications / The Combatants / Combat / Statistics and Analysis / Conclusion / Further Reading / Index Promotional In April 1940, British and German destroyers clashed at Narvik, a strategically vital harbour on the Norwegian coast. David Greentree charts both sides development of destroyer tactics and technologies, the battles themselves and their impact on subsequent naval operations in this absorbing study. Promotional "Headline" In April 1940, British and German destroyers clashed at Narvik, a strategically vital harbour on the Norwegian coast. David Greentree charts both sides development of destroyer tactics and technologies, the battles themselves and their impact on subsequent naval operations in this absorbing study. Feature Explores the origins, development and combat performance of the two sides ships and crews in a little known yet important British naval victory over the Germans in World War II. Details ISBN1472828585 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1472828585 ISBN-13 9781472828583 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-10-18 Author Alan Gilliland Pages 80 Series Duel Media Book Illustrator Alan Gilliland Imprint Osprey Publishing Subtitle Narvik 1940 Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.545941 Position Department of Psychology Short Title British Destroyer vs German Destroyer Language English Series Number 88 UK Release Date 2018-10-18 NZ Release Date 2018-10-18 Birth 1939 Death 1847 Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience General AU Release Date 2018-10-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123729902;

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