Italian Cruisers of World War II - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Italian Cruisers of World War II write by Mark Stille. This book was released on 2018-05-31. Italian Cruisers of World War II available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Italian Royal Navy (Regia Marina) operated one of largest cruiser forces of World War II. As a signatory to the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty, the Regia Marina immediately attempted to reinforce its treaty-limited battleship force by building seven large 10,000-ton heavy cruisers. Italian light cruisers also possessed an interesting design history and were involved in every major fleet engagement in the Mediterranean, as well as several smaller encounters with units of the British Royal Navy. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this fascinating volume examines the history of the Regia Marina's cruisers during World War II where they came up against the might of the British Royal Navy.
Italian Battleships of World War II
Italian Battleships of World War II - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Italian Battleships of World War II write by Mark Stille. This book was released on 2011-08-23. Italian Battleships of World War II available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Often overlooked as a naval power of WWII, Italy's Regia Marina was, upon the declaration of war against France, the fourth largest navy in the world. Despite its numbers, the Italian fleet was made up of largely obsolete vessels, none being equipped with radar, and had a reputation for having inadequately-trained crews. Added to these drawbacks, the Italian commanders did not enjoy the discretion of command at sea that their counterparts in the service of other nations did, being directed closely by the Supermarina (Italian Naval Headquarters). Despite these obstacles, and the heavy losses inflicted upon the fleet by the Royal Navy while in harbour at Taranto, the battleships of the Italian Navy enjoyed a good reputation for being well-designed, and served with courage and determination at Punto Stilo/Calabria, Sirte, Cape Spartivento, and Cape Matapan. Mark Stille details, with the aid of many stunning photographs, including several from the Italian Navy's own archives, the battleships of one of the forgotten navies of WWII.
Italian Battleships of World War II
Italian Battleships of World War II - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Italian Battleships of World War II write by Mark Stille. This book was released on 2011-08-20. Italian Battleships of World War II available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Italy's navy, the Regia Marina was the fourth-largest naval force in the world at the outbreak of World War II, and yet is often overlooked and largely discounted as ineffective. In general the fleet was made up of obsolete vessels, lacked radar functionality, and had a reputation for indiscipline and poorly trained crews. The complex and bureaucratic command system imposed on the fleet further hampered its effectiveness. In this book, Mark Stille details why the Italian battleships were able to maintain a solid reputation, examining their impressive designs and the courage and determination of the fleet at Calabria, Sirte, Cape Spartiveto and Cape Matapan, all illustrated with stunning photographs from the Italian Navy's own archives.
Mussolinis Navy
Mussolinis Navy - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Mussolinis Navy write by Maurizio Brescia. This book was released on 2012-09-30. Mussolinis Navy available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book is a complete guide to the Regia Marina, the navy with which Italy fought the Second World War. Starting with the historical background, it describes how the navy developed, how it was organised, the facilities that supported it, and the operations it conducted both before and after the armistice in 1943. It also details all its ships, with full technical particulars, plans and photos. Furthermore, there are chapters on special topics like camouflage; uniforms, decorations and insignia; and a 'who's who' of important naval personalities; and the reference value of the book is enhanced by a comprehensive bibliography and guide to sources. The illustration is a noteworthy feature of the book as the author's collection of naval photographs is one of the best in Italy. He is also a fine draughtsman, and his ship plans and colour illustrations are both detailed and accurate, adding a particular appeal for modelmakers. Of all the main combatant navies of this era, the Italian is probably the most poorly represented in English publications, so this comprehensive handbook will be especially welcomed by the naval history community.
Italian Heavy Cruisers of World War Two
Italian Heavy Cruisers of World War Two - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Italian Heavy Cruisers of World War Two write by Gordon E. Hogg. This book was released on 2004. Italian Heavy Cruisers of World War Two available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
