{"title":"NAVAL WARFARE BOOKS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"battle-of-the-atlantic-1942-45","title":"Battle of the Atlantic 1942–45","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBattle of the Atlantic 1942–45\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-subtitle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE CLIMAX OF WORLD WAR II’S GREATEST NAVAL CAMPAIGN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAIR CAMPAIGN 21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor : Mark Lardas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator : Edouard A. Groult\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThis illustrated study explores, in detail, the climactic events of the Battle of the Atlantic, and how air power proved to be the Allies' most important submarine-killer in one of the most bitterly fought naval campaigns of World War II.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs 1942 opened, both Nazi Germany and the Allies were ready for the climactic battles of the Atlantic to begin. Germany had 91 operational U-boats, and over 150 in training or trials. Production for 1942-44 was planned to exceed 200 boats annually. Karl Dönitz, running the Kriegsmarine's U-boat arm, would finally have the numbers needed to run the tonnage war he wanted against the Allies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeanwhile, the British had, at last, assembled the solution to the U-boat peril. Its weapons and detection systems had improved to the stage that maritime patrol aircraft could launch deadly attacks on U-boats day and night. Airborne radar, Leigh lights, Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD), and the Fido homing torpedo all turned the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft into a submarine-killer, while shore and ship-based technologies such as high-frequency direction finding and signals intelligence could now help aircraft find enemy U-boats. Following its entry into the war in 1941, the United States had also thrown its industrial muscle behind the campaign, supplying VLR Liberator bombers to the RAF and escort carriers to the Royal Navy. The US Navy also operated anti-submarine patrol blimps and VLR aircraft in the southern and western Atlantic, and sent its own escort carriers to guard convoys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book, the second of two volumes, explores the climactic events of the Battle of the Atlantic, and reveals how airpower - both maritime patrol aircraft and carrier aircraft - ultimately proved to be the Allies' most important weapon in one of the most bitterly fought naval campaigns of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN : 9781472841537\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Osprey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42013191602425,"sku":"9781472841537","price":31.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/4703\/2569\/products\/9781472841537.jpg?v=1636253561"},{"product_id":"abandon-ship-the-real-story-of-the-sinkings-in-the-falklands-war","title":"Abandon Ship THE REAL STORY OF THE SINKINGS IN THE FALKLANDS WAR","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbandon Ship\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-subtitle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE REAL STORY OF THE SINKINGS IN THE FALKLANDS WAR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAuthor : Paul Brown\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands in April 1982, the British government responded by dispatching a task force to the Atlantic to wrest back control of the islands. The resulting war saw modern weapon systems tested in combat for the first time, to tragic effect. In the aftermath, official documents were released, but many were heavily censored, and others withheld altogether, so that a full understanding of those events could not be gained. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing from recently declassified and previously unpublished reports from the official inquiry, Dr Paul Brown details the true story behind the dramatic events that led to the loss of six British ships - HMS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAntelope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eArdent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoventry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSheffield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, RFA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSir Galahad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and SS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAtlantic Conveyor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - as well as the controversial sinking of the Argentinian cruiser ARA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneral Belgrano\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by HMS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eConqueror\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN : \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781472846433\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osprey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42024801566969,"sku":"9781472846433","price":38.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/4703\/2569\/products\/9781472846433.jpg?v=1636417738"},{"product_id":"the-falklands-naval-campaign-1982-war-in-the-south-atlantic","title":"The Falklands Naval Campaign 1982 : WAR IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Falklands Naval Campaign 1982\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"product-subtitle\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWAR IN THE SOUTH ATLANTIC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCAMPAIGN 361\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor : Edward Hampshire\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIllustrator : Graham Turner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Falklands Conflict was remarkable for many reasons: it was a hard-fought, bloody and short conflict between a leading NATO power and one of the most capable armed forces in South America; it demonstrated the capabilities of a range of cutting-edge technologies including nuclear-powered attack submarines, Exocet missiles, and Sea Harrier VSTOL aircraft; and it was fought many thousands of miles away from the Royal Navy's home bases.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this illustrated study, renowned naval historian Dr. Edward Hampshire draws upon the latest available sources to offer a comprehensive examination of the Falklands naval campaign. Blow-by-blow accounts of key engagements, such as the sinking of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneral Belgrano\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the loss of HMS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSheffield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the landings at San Carlos Bay, are presented alongside lesser-known but equally important naval operations that helped shape the outcome of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN : \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781472843012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Osprey Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42043626553593,"sku":"9781472843012","price":31.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/4703\/2569\/products\/9781472843012.jpg?v=1636677546"},{"product_id":"commonwealth-cruisers-1939-45","title":"Commonwealth Cruisers 1939–45","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommonwealth Cruisers 1939–45\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-code\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEW VANGUARD 226\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"additional-data\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"data-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthor:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAngus Konstam\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"data-label\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIllustrator:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaul Wright\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the early 20th century Britain's largest colonies established their own small naval presence, and their ships fought alongside the Royal Navy during World War I. 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At that moment these once-great warships were rendered obsolete. However, until then, they were simply called 'battleships' and were unquestionably the most powerful warships of their day. These mighty warships represented the cutting edge of naval technology. The ugly ducklings of the ironclad era had been transformed into beautiful swans, albeit deadly ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Britain, this period was dominated by Sir William White, the Navy's Chief Constructor. Under his guidance, the mastless battleships of the 1880s gave way to an altogether more elegant type of capital ship. The period of trial and error which marked the ironclad era ushered in a more scientific style of naval architecture. 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Included in it was a total of 59 fleet destroyers, with others added during the war. These were a diverse collection of ships dating back to the First World War with large destroyers built to counter ships of similar size introduced in the French Navy (the RM's historical enemy), and medium-sized ships which constituted the bulk of the destroyer force. RM destroyers were built for high speed, not endurance since they were only expected to operate inside the Mediterranean. They were also well-armed, but lacked radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the war, RM destroyers fought well. With the exception of a small force based in Abyssinia which fought a series of battles in the Red Sea against the British, RM destroyers were active in the Mediterranean. The primary mission of the RM during the war was to keep the supply lines to North Africa open. The Italians were largely successful in this effort, and destroyers were key. RM destroyers were present at every fleet action with the British Mediterranean Fleet. The intensity of these actions is reflected by the fact that the RM lost 51 destroyers during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description__body readmore\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new illustrated history and analysis of Italy's World War II destroyers, a formidable foe for Allied forces attempting to attack the sea lanes between Italy and North Africa.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Italian Royal Navy (Regia Marine or RM) began the Second World War with one of the largest fleets in the world. Included in it was a total of 59 fleet destroyers, with others added during the war. These were a diverse collection of ships dating back to the First World War with large destroyers built to counter ships of similar size introduced in the French Navy (the RM's historical enemy), and medium-sized ships which constituted the bulk of the destroyer force. RM destroyers were built for high speed, not endurance since they were only expected to operate inside the Mediterranean. They were also well-armed, but lacked radar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the war, RM destroyers fought well. With the exception of a small force based in Abyssinia which fought a series of battles in the Red Sea against the British, RM destroyers were active in the Mediterranean. The primary mission of the RM during the war was to keep the supply lines to North Africa open. The Italians were largely successful in this effort, and destroyers were key. RM destroyers were present at every fleet action with the British Mediterranean Fleet. The intensity of these actions is reflected by the fact that the RM lost 51 destroyers during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description__body readmore-toc\" data-readmore=\"\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"undefined1\"\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003eRM DESTROYER DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT\u003cbr\u003eRM destroyer weapons\u003cbr\u003eRM destroyer radar\u003cbr\u003eRM DESTROYERS AT WAR\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eThe Battle of Calabria\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eThe Battle of Cape Spartivento (Battle of Cape Teulada to the RM)\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eDebacle at Matapan\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eConvoy battles\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eFirst and Second Battles of Sirte\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eThe final phase\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eThe Red Sea\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eRM DESTROYERS\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eMirabello class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eLeone class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eSella class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eSauro class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eTurbine class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eNavigatori class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eFreccia class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eFolgore class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eMaestrale class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eOriani class\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eSoldati class (1st and 2nd series)\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\" 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Groult (Illustrator)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"buy-without-subscription-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-formats mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-formats__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-formats__format-list in initial-in d-none d-lg-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-detail-description__body readmore\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully illustrated, this is the first full history of the Kriegsmarine's challenging operations from occupied Norway, tackling Allied sea power in the North Sea and Arctic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe invasion of Norway was intended to secure Germany's northern flank, and win access to the Atlantic and to vital Scandinavian resources. 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