Author: Admiralty. Naval Staff. Tactical, Torpedo and Staff Duties Division (Historical Section)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
The Chase and Destruction of the Graf Spee 1939, Including the Battle of the River Plate, 13th December 1939
Author: Admiralty. Naval Staff. Tactical, Torpedo and Staff Duties Division (Historical Section)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
The Chase and Destruction of the "Graf Spee", 1939
Author: Great Britain. Naval Staff. Historical SectionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : River Plate, Battle of the, 1939
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Battle Summary No. 26
Author: The Chase and Destruction of the Graf Spee Including the Battle of the River Plate 13th December 1939
Author: German Capital Ships and Raiders in World War II: From Graf Spee to Bismarck, 1931-1941
Author: Eric GrovePublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780714652085
Category : Battleships
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Graf Spee
Author: Michael PowellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rio de la Plata, Battle of the, 1939
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Command Decisions: Langsdorff and the Battle of the River Plate
Author: David MillerPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473822343
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
This compelling new study of the Battle of the River Plate concentrates on Kapitn zur See Hans Langsdorff, the commander of the German pocket battleship Graf Spee it is written from his point of view. The story of his mission at the start of the Second World War to prey on merchant shipping is graphically retold, and Langsdorffs command decisions are the primary focus of David Millers gripping narrative. He considers in vivid detail the factors Langsdorff had to consider as he assessed the situation of his ship and choose his course of action. He describes the intelligence Langsdorff received and his knowledge of the position and strength of the forces of the Royal Navy that were arrayed against him. Langsdorffs interpretation of his mission and the tense calculations he had to make in order to carry it out are the essential elements of this dramatic story.Langsdorff, operating alone and thousands of miles away from home and with no prospect of support, had to grapple with the enormous burden of a lone command. He made grave mistakes, and these are ruthlessly exposed. But this fascinating re-examination of his actions and his leadership does nothing to diminish his reputation as a brave and honourable officer.
German Capital Ships and Raiders in World War II
Author: Eric GrovePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135283222
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
This is a comnpendium volume of three Battle Summaries or Naval Staff Histories produced soon after the war by the Naval Historical Branch of the Admiralty. Originally classified and designed for internal use only, these histories are published here for the first time. The documents in this book cover the actions during the period 1939-1941 that resulted in the sinking or immobilising of the German Warships Birsmark and Graf Spee, and record the struggle to rid the seas of the menace of the armed merchants raiders.
The Last Voyage of the Graf Spee
Author: Michael PowellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Author: Alan D. ZimmPublisher: Casemate
ISBN: 1612001971
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
ÒNothing previously published has offered such a close examination of Japanese strategy . . . an in-depth study of the Japanese planning, preparation and execution of the attack with particular focus on factors not thoroughly considered by other historians, if at all . . . detailed analyses that lead to a much better understanding of what the Japanese did, why they did it, and especially how the attack was very nearly an abject failure instead of a stunning success."ÑNaval Institute Proceedings "For seven decades, conventional wisdom has extolled the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor as brilliant in its planning and execution . . . this masterful analysis topples that pillar of Pacific War history . . . with its amazing depth of meticulous research and analysis, this forceful book is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in Pearl Harbor."ÑWorld War II "The first militarily professional description of the Pearl Harbor attack, and for those who are serious about military history and operations, it is a joy to read. . . . a superb military analysis of the attack . . . not only renders all other histories of Pearl Harbor obsolete, it has set the bar high for other histories of the Pacific War."ÑWar In History