PERISCOPE VIEW : A MEMOIR OF THE 10TH SUBMARINE FLOTILLA AT MALTA 1941-1943

Simpson, George. (Tall, Jeff. Introduction. )

ISBN 10: 184832054X / ISBN 13: 9781848320543

Editore: Seaforth Publishing, 2010

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New paperback copies at a reduced price. ; First-hand account of Rear Admiral George 'Shrimp' Simpson who commanded the Tenth Submarine Squadron in Malta. With new Introduction. ; 315 pages.

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• Titolo: PERISCOPE VIEW : A MEMOIR OF THE 10TH SUBMARINE FLOTILLA AT MALTA 1941-1943
• Editore: Seaforth Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 184832054X
• ISBN 13: 9781848320543
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New

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For the critical years of WWII the key role of the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean was to interrupt the flow of Axis supplies to Rommel’s armies in North Africa. The possession of Malta, right on the supply lines, allowed this role to be carried out. The author, in command of the 10th Submarine Flotilla, played a central and unique role in this battle. In incredible conditions, and under a furiously mounting air bombardment, which at times exceeded the full force of the German bombardment of England during the battle of Britain, Commander Simpson operated the fragile submarines and to press the attack against enemy shipping despite appalling submarine losses both at sea and in harbor.This is a remarkable memoir by a man who rarely had a commonplace reaction to a full and dangerous life of brilliant submarine service.

L'autore

John Frayn Turner is a distinguished historian and author. Pen and Sword have published numerous of his books, including VCs of the Second World War and Service Most Silent. He lives at Leatherhead, Surrey.