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An endeavoure to explain how the present situation came about,how and why the Western Allies, while gaining military victory,suffered poitcal defeat.
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An endeavoure to explain how the present situation came about,how and why the Western Allies, while gaining military victory,suffered poitcal defeat.
Author=Chester Wilmot
pages=848
Published=1954
Book Condtion=Ex Special Naval Collection .library plate and stamp.generally excellent condition
| Weight | 730 g |
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Provides descriptions and comprehensive details of all the cruisers in service with the Royal and Commonwealth navies from the first generation cruisers built in 1879 to the Tiger class., the last British cruisers that were built. Every cruiser is covered with concise details of its history and eventual fate. Profusely illustrated with photographs.
The fighting career of the WWII aircraft carrier HMS VICTORIOUS which was laid down before the conflict began and fought in a wide variety of theatres. She was taken out of commission in 1968 after a useful and active life. VICTORIOUS played an important role in the struggle to save Malta, she escorted convoys on the notorious route to Murmansk, and went East to join the British Pacific Fleet during the final stages of the war against Japan where she survived repeated kamikaze attacks. Even after the war she was briefly in action off Malaya and Kuwait. Other wartime actions included the hunt and chase of the BISMARCK and the invasion of North Africa. Illustrated with 37 photographs.
Empire Navies, Fleet Distribution, and Destroyer Pendant Numbers.
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