Operation Pedestal 1942: The Battle For Malta’s Lifeline Angus Konstam Osprey Publishing Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

A Fascinating Story Of Key Turning Point In The War Mediterranean As Island Malta Was Thrown Vital Lifeline Since 1940 Had Been Thorn Axis\ Side It Sat Astride Direct Sea Route Between Italy And Its North African Colonies From 1941 Royal Navy Used Base For Attacks On Axis Convoys Though Relied To Survive Early These Came Under Increasingly Heavy Air Submarine Attack Situation Became Critical 1942 Decision Made Send Through Heavily Protected Convoy Carrying Fuel Supplies An Effort Save This Mission Codenamed Operation Pedestal Work Describes How After Leaving Britain 2 August Repeatedly Pummeled By Ground Way Towards With Most Merchant Ships Sunk During Passage Along Aircraft Carrier Two Cruisers Also Explores Despite Grim Toll Sacrifice Worth Specially Commissioned Illustrations Cover Progress Step Surface Naval Actions Pedestal’s Voyage Stuka Indomitable Against Broader Strategic Western Result Is Unique Visual Exploration One Famous Episodes Theatre Σελίδες: 96 Έτος Έκδοσης: 0227 Διαστάσεις: 18 2X18 2Cm