The Sinking of the Bismarck: The Deadly Hunt - Brossura

Shirer, William

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ISBN 10: 0760354332 ISBN 13: 9780760354339

Casa editrice: Young Voyageur, 2017

Riassunto

During World War II, the German Navy incorporated an unstoppable behemoth of a battle ship. The Sinking of the Bismarck documents its rise and incredible fall.

The German Navy was a fearsome superpower during WWII, and perhaps the crown jewel in its attack fleet was the juggernaut named Bismarck.

This 41,000-ton behemoth was crewed by nearly 2,000 soldiers, over 100 officers, and boasted four weapons batteries and two anti-aircraft guns. Not to mention over forty other mounted guns, space for multiple floatplanes, and an aircraft catapult; The Bismarck was a serious threat to Allied Forces on the water.

In May 1941, Bismarck broke out into the North Atlantic, threatening the transatlantic shipping lanes that were vital to Britain's survival. This is the gripping tale of the Royal Navy's hunt for the most powerful sea raider in history. This incredible history documents the tireless search, and unlikely defeat of this mighty ship.

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L'autore:

William Shirer was an award-winning American journalist and war correspondent. He wrote more than a dozen books, including The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Young Voyageur
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0760354332
• ISBN 13: 9780760354339
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 176