The Attack On Taranto
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Vice-Admiral B.B. Schofield
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ian Allan., 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tear to edge of DJ.
This authoritative historical account chronicles the audacious 1940 British naval air raid on the Italian fleet at Taranto, a pivotal moment that reshaped naval warfare. Schofield, with his deep understanding of maritime strategy, presents a meticulous analysis of the planning, execution, and profound implications of this groundbreaking operation. The narrative details the innovative tactics employed by the Royal Navy, illustrating how a relatively small force achieved a decisive victory through aerial power. It uncovers the strategic genius behind the attack and argues for its lasting impact on subsequent naval engagements, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. This compelling work offers an indispensable perspective on a critical chapter in World War II, revealing the dawn of modern carrier-based naval combat.
Author: Vice-Admiral B.B. Schofield
Binding: Hardback
Published: Ian Allan., 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor tear to edge of DJ.
This authoritative historical account chronicles the audacious 1940 British naval air raid on the Italian fleet at Taranto, a pivotal moment that reshaped naval warfare. Schofield, with his deep understanding of maritime strategy, presents a meticulous analysis of the planning, execution, and profound implications of this groundbreaking operation. The narrative details the innovative tactics employed by the Royal Navy, illustrating how a relatively small force achieved a decisive victory through aerial power. It uncovers the strategic genius behind the attack and argues for its lasting impact on subsequent naval engagements, including the attack on Pearl Harbor. This compelling work offers an indispensable perspective on a critical chapter in World War II, revealing the dawn of modern carrier-based naval combat.