Royal Navy torpedo-bombers vs Axis warships - 1939-45

Drawing on rare, historical photography and specially commissioned artwork, Matthew Willis explores the heroic feats of the few Royal Navy''s obsolescent biplanes that stood between the state-of-the-art Axis warships and their objectives. Focusing on the technical specifications of both opponents, using original records, and detailed armament and cockpit views, this book explores the key attributes and drawbacks of the disadvantaged Royal Navy torpedo-bombers against the mighty Regia Marina and Kriegsmarine destroyers and raiders, covering a wide range of sea battles, from the more famous attacks such as the strike on the Bismarck , the tragic events of the Channel Dash or the clash with the Italian battle fleet at Taranto, to less covered sea battles such as the Battle of Matapan.Despite their powerful weaponry and heavy armour protection, the Axis warships proved vulnerable to a skillfully and audaciously flown torpedo-bomber, thanks to innovative commanders exploiting every possible advantage. Including rare personal recollections from the airmen who flew the torpedo-bombers and historical accounts from the Axis warship crews, this book describes each and every facet of this dramatic duel.>

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Willis, Willis Matthew
• Assisted by: Jim Laurier (Illustration), Laurier Jim (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9781472852489
• ISBN: 978-1-4728-5248-9
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 247 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Duel
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Southern Europe, Germany, HISTORY / Military / World War II, HISTORY / Military / Naval, TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / History, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, Naval forces & warfare, Military vehicles, Air forces & warfare, Second World War, United Kingdom, Great Britain, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), Naval forces and warfare, Military & Naval Ships, Aircraft and aviation, Aviation skills / piloting, Aviation skills and piloting