The Strike Wings

The Strike Wings

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In November 1942 the RAF formed special Strike Wings to attack the heavily defended and seemingly invulnerable convoys that brought GermanyAEs vital supplies of iron ore from Scandinavia down the coast of Europe to feed its war machine. The outcome was a series sea/air battles at close quarters, fought with increasing ferocity until the last days of the war. The Germans tried everything against the Beaufighters and Mosquitos of the Strike Wings u fighters, intense flak, parachute mines and even flame-throwers u and the casualties were appallingly heavy on both sides. - In this classic account of one of the neglected yet crucial theatres of the air war Roy Nesbit, himself a survivor of strike aircraft of Coastal Command, describes these complex battles from British and German records, assisted by first-hand accounts from some of the brave airmen who took part. He also analyzes the effects of the tactics employed on the German war economy, with some startling conclusions. The result is a fascinating, clearly written and vivid history of events that were little publicized during the war for reasons of security. - His book includes detailed diagrams of some of the key attacks and features some astonishing photographs taken in action. -

Book information

ISBN: 9781781590287
Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Pub date:
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 772g
Height: 241mm
Width: 157mm
Spine width: 25mm