Taranto, 1940 A.J. Smithers

Name: Taranto, 1940 By A.J. Smithers
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Taranto, 1940 by A.J. Smithers

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Summary

An account of the Fleet Air Arm and their part in the recovery of Eygpt on the 10th November 1940. Explains how with the RAF and Navy unable to hold the Italians, two dozen obselete aircraft manned by Naval officers successfully attacked the Italian fleet at Taranto harbour, thus enabling Wavell to achieve victory in the desert war.

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Taranto, 1940: A Glorious Episode by A.J. Smithers

In 1940 the Italian navy posed a threat to t he British Army''s ability to hold Egypt. However, the interv ention of the Fleet Air Arm allowed Wavell to plan his offen sive and move towards victory in the desert war '

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Sku

GOR002151634

ISBN 13

9780850524918

ISBN 10

0850524911

Title

Taranto, 1940: A Glorious Episode by A.J. Smithers

Author

A.J. Smithers

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Year published

19951100

Number of pages

156

Prizes

N/A

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us