Royal Navy Handbook 1939-1945
Author | : David Wragg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2007-02-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 0750939389 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780750939386 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
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Author | : David Wragg |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2007-02-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 0750939389 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780750939386 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Author | : David W. Wragg |
Publisher | : Sutton Pub Limited |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 0750942037 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780750942034 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
In 1914, the Royal Navy was the largest in the world, as the 'two power standard' meant that it had to be equal to the combined strength of any two other fleets. Yet, the Royal Navy had also suffered from almost a century without war. This handbook tells the story of how the 'Senior Service' adapted to the demands of war.
Author | : David Wragg |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2005-08-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780750954280 |
ISBN-13 | : 0750954280 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Overstretched from the start of the Second World War in 1939, the Royal Navy acquired First World War surplus destroyers from the United States Navy and embarked on a massive programme of construction, building and buying aircraft carriers, escort carriers and frigates and corvettes, building up a powerful submarine arm and, almost from scratch, re-creating the naval air arm taken from it in 1918. The service had to learn fast. It soon became clear that the Germans would not provide an opportunity for a major battleship to battleship fleet action along the lines of Jutland, but that submarine warfare and surface raiders were to be just as effective at undermining the British war effort. The Royal Navy was expected to be active in the North Atlantic and in British waters, and then after the Soviet Union was invaded by Germany, it had to protect the Arctic convoys. Meanwhile, it also had to keep control of the Mediterranean, alone after the fall of France, supporting ground forces in North Africa and then in Greece, send convoys to Malta and disrupt the Axis supply lines both in the Mediterranean and off the coast of Norway, and then it had to face the Japanese in the Far East. By the war's end the Royal Navy had grown from its pre-war strength of 129,000 to 863,000 men. Its fleet had also grown from 12 to 61 battleships and cruisers, seven to 59 aircraft carriers, and 100 to 846 destroyers, by 1945.
Author | : Brian Lavery |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2016-06-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781844863389 |
ISBN-13 | : 1844863387 |
Rating | : 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
In this remarkable book, now reissued in paperback, Brian Lavery examines every aspect of the Royal Navy, both ashore and at sea, during the Second World War, and casts a lucid eye over the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation that was put under acute strain during the period, yet rose to the challenge with initiative and determination. Divided into twelve sections, the book delves into the structure of naval power from the Board of Admiralty and shore commands to officers and crews, their recruitment and training, daily life and discipline. The roles of the Reserves, Merchant Navy, Royal Marines and Wrens within this structure are also explained. Developments in ship design and technology, as well as advances in intelligence, sensors and armament are all discussed and set in context. The different divisions are dealt with one by one, including the Submarine Service, Fleet Air Arm, Coastal Forces, and Combined Operations. The text is complemented by over 300 illustrations and the personal accounts of those who served.
Author | : DAVID. WRAGG |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2019-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 0750993030 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780750993036 |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Fleet Air Arm Handbook is the most comprehensive review available of the Royal Navy's air power during the war years. Starting with a brief history, the book progresses with a full war diary of all the major operations in a gripping narrative account. We see the different functions of the Fleet Air Arm - to protect the essential supplies brought by merchant ships, and their close support of sea and ground forces, both from carriers at sea and bases ashore. In-depth analysis reveals what life was like in the Fleet Air Arm during the war; the food, accommodation, training, activities, uniform, and the relationship between aircrew and their shipmates aboard the Royal Navy's carriers. Each squadron, wing and carrier air group is listed along with their operations and locations. This is a well-researched tribute to an important force and is essential reading for anyone interested in naval or aviation activity during the Second World War.
Author | : David W. Wragg |
Publisher | : Sutton Publishing |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105025253217 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
The Fleet Air Arm Handbook 1939-45 is the most comprehensive review available of the Royal Navy's air power during the war years. Starting with a brief history, the book progresses with a full war diary of all of the major operations in a gripping narrative account. In-depth analysis reveals what it was like to work as part of the Fleet Air Arm during the war - the food, accommodation, training, activities and uniform; and gives a glimpse into the men's characters. At the outbreak of the Second World War, British naval aviation was in the midst of chaos and confusion. But as this book shows, the rapid expansion of the Fleet Air Arm was one of the major achievements of the war. The author provides a detailed look at the aircraft, squadrons, naval air stations and aircraft carriers, battleships and cruisers involved. The book ends with a review of what is available at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton.
Author | : David Wragg |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 278 |
Release | : 2015-10-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781473844650 |
ISBN-13 | : 1473844657 |
Rating | : 4/5 (50 Downloads) |
The author of A Century of British Naval Aviation, 1909-2009 examines the losses and successes of the Royal Navy during World War Two. On the declaration of war in 1939, the British Admiralty signaled all warships and naval bases “Total Germany, Total Germany.” It was fortunate that of Germany’s three armed services, the Kriegsmarine under Grosseradmiral Erich Raeder was the least well prepared. True, Admiral Karl Donitz’s U-Boat force was to give the Allies many anxious times, but Hitler was never comfortable or competent in his handling of naval surface forces. “Total Germany” is a concise yet comprehensive account of the Royal Navy’s part in the war at sea and the measures taken to ensure victory. The different approaches taken by the warring countries are expertly examined. The author reviews the differing strategies and tactics of the various theatres such as the Far East, Mediterranean, Atlantic and Arctic. “Not only does it cover every major event during WWII the author brings up some other less well known actions. A thoroughly enjoyable read.”—Ton Class Association
Author | : Jak P. Mallmann Showell |
Publisher | : Sutton Publishing |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1999 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015049734794 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synonymous with such infamous battleships as the Bismarck, Scharnhorst and Tirpitz, the German Navy (or Reichsmarine) was renamed the Kriegsmarine in 1935, shortly after the emergence of the Nazi State, and went through a major re-organization in 1939. During World War II, it became a much-feared adversary both on and beneath the high seas, with its marauding U-boat wolf packs coming close to defeating Britain in the Battle of the Atlantic. The author of this text examines the different roles of the Fleet, and its organization and training activities during the war years. Incidents and operations are described, together with technical data for ships, U-boats and their weaponry. A guide to German Navy uniforms and insignia is included, together with full details of rank structure and specialist trades.
Author | : Kenneth MacPherson |
Publisher | : St. Catharines, Ont. : Vanwell Pub. |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 1551250527 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781551250526 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
This illustrated history of the WWII Canadian Corvette is a comprehensive account of the class.
Author | : David Wragg |
Publisher | : Sutton Pub Limited |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 0750943610 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780750943611 |
Rating | : 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
This book is a comprehensive, single source reference on the RAF and the vital part it played in the Second World War. The chapters that follow look at the structure of the RAF, the main aircraft types used are listed, a full listing of squadrons and airfields in the British Isles. The training of personnel, and such matters as uniforms, rank insignia, medals and life on a typical airfield, are also covered. The main battles or campaigns in which the service was involved are also described.