scapa flow angus konstam

A strategically important natural harbor in the Orkney Islands, Scapa Flow served as Britain''s main fleet anchorage during World Wars I and II. It held Jellicoe''s Grand Fleet from 1914-18, and it was from here that it sailed out to do battle with the Germans at Jutland in 1916. In 1914 the British began building a comprehensive defensive network by fortifying the entrances to Scapa Flow and then extending these defenses to cover most of Orkney. These static defenses were augmented with boom nets, naval patrols and minefields, creating the largest fortified naval base in the world.With the outbreak of the Second World War, Scapa Flow again proved ideally situated to counter the German naval threat and served as the base for Britain''s Home Fleet. Despite constant attacks from aircraft and U-boats, one of which managed to sink the British battleship Royal Oak, the defenses of Scapa Flow were again augmented and improved. By 1940, Orkney had become an island fortress, the largest integrated defensive network of its kind in Europe, manned by as many as 50,000 Commonwealth troops.Backed by newly commissioned artwork, naval historian Angus Konstam tells the story of this mighty naval fortress, many pieces of which can ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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At the outset of World War II, Scapa Flow was supposed to be the safe home base of the British Navy – nothing could penetrate the defences of this bastion. So how, in the dead of night, was Gunther Prien''s U-47 able to slip through the line of protective warships to sink the mighty Royal Oak? This book provides the answer with an account of one of the most daring naval raids in history. Drawing on the latest underwater archaeological research, this study explains how Prien and his crew navigated the North Sea and Kirk Sound to land a devastating blow to the British. It reveals the level of disrepair that Scapa Flow had fallen into, and delves into the conspiracy theories surrounding the event, including an alleged cover-up by the then First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill.

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This definitive guide to Scapa Flow has been expanded and updated. Scapa Flow has international acclaim as one of the top five wreck diving locations in the world. Lawson Wood's anniversary edition has been fully revised and updated to be the most comprehensive guide to Scapa Flow.

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Scapa Flow, a vast, natural harbour in the Orkney Islands, served as the Royal Navy’s main base during the two world wars, from where ships sailed to the Battle of Jutland in the First and in convoy to northern Russia in the Second. Thousands of men and women saw service in and around this remote anchorage, including soldiers and sailors who crewed the ships and manned the lonely batteries, and Wrens, nurses and civilians who were posted there.Scapa Flow brings together their memories – the bleak isolation, its implacable winds and glorious sunsets, the camaraderie and good humour – forming a compelling portrait of a unique war station that left its mark on all who served there.

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On the night of 13/14 October 1939, the German commander of U-boat U-47, Günther Prien, steered past the sunken block ships and chains which inadequately protected the British naval base at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands. The U-Boat sank the old British World War I battleship HMS Royal Oak and then escaped into the North Sea. The loss of the Royal Oak was insignificant in naval terms though over 800 men perished with her, however this was a bitter blow to British moral. There have been two ''Phantoms'' of Scapa Flow. The first was U-47 and how she slipped through the heart of the heavily defended base. The second was the insistence of Prien that he hit two warships that night. The British Admiralty admitted only to the loss of Royal Oak. The second phantom is that unknown ship claimed by Prien.This book investigates both phantoms beginning with a dramatic reconstruction of the German operation. The second part is the result of research in both Britain and Germany including much evidence gathered from surviving eye witnesses on both sides. In a series of appendices the various conflicting facts and opinions are laid before the reader, producing a remarkable picture ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A superbly illustrated history of the Royal Navy’s World War II monitors – gunboats armed with a single, large-calibre gun turret – and their roles and battles around the world. When World War II broke out, the Royal Navy possessed a sizeable fleet of battleships and battlecruisers. However, these formed the core of the battle fleets, and were rarely free to perform an equally vital mission – the naval bombardment of targets ashore. In the first book to focus on the subject, naval expert Angus Konstam explains how the monitor, an unusual warship extensively used in World War I, found a new purpose. Although neither fast nor very well-protected, the monitors had a fearsome armament – two 15in guns, the same calibre as many of Britain’s battleships. Designed to outrange shore batteries, the monitors could supply flexible, deadly gunfire support to Allied forces ashore. The World War I-era Erebus and Terror were refitted and sent to war, while a new class, the Roberts class, joined them in 1941 and 1943. These warships saw action with the Eastern Fleet and were particularly useful in the Mediterranean, from supporting the campaign in North Africa to providing anti-aircraft defence in besieged Malta and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An illustrated history of the American-built destroyers and frigates supplied to the Royal Navy under Lend-Lease, which played a crucial role in Britain''s war in the Atlantic.As U-boat attacks on Britain''s vital sea lanes increased in ferocity, and Royal Navy warship losses mounted, the United States passed the Lend-Lease Act, the cornerstone of America''s wartime role as armourer to the Allies.Naval historian Angus Konstam here offers an account of the Royal Navy''s Lend-Lease destroyers and escorts. The first batch were 50 World War I-era ''four-stacker'' destroyers, in a deal sealed by the transfer of several global British bases to the USA. These warships were immediately recrewed, refitted and pressed into service in the Battle of the Atlantic. These ageing destroyers were followed by over a hundred more Lend-Lease warships, many of which were built especially for British service in American shipyards. Their arrival helped tip the balance in the hard-fought war against the U-boats, while others were used to fulfil other crucial wartime missions. With detailed ship profiles of the major classes, a cutaway of HMS Campbeltown (of Saint-Nazaire raid fame) as it appeared in 1941, and superb battlescene artwork, this is a comprehensive look at a crucial aspect of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A fascinating account of an often overlooked naval action of World War II, and one of the bloodiest chapters in the history of the Royal Navy. In April 1941, following the Axis invasion of Greece, the British Mediterranean Fleet was ordered to evacuate Allied survivors, many of which were taken to Crete. The Luftwaffe established itself in airfields on the Greek mainland, and formed plans to invade Crete by air and sea, under the cover of 500 fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe’s Fliegerkorps VIII. Facing them were a small and scattered garrison on the island, a handful of under-strength RAF squadrons and the hard-pressed warships of the Mediterranean Fleet. What happened next was a costly, but ultimately inspiring, naval battle, in which Royal Navy crews were placed under intense strain.Using period photographs, stunning battlescene artworks, detailed maps and an authoritative narrative, world-leading maritime historian Angus Konstam tells the fascinating story of how Allied ships failed to repulse the Axis invasion convoys bound for Crete, before successfully evacuating troops from the island, all the while under relentless Luftwaffe attack. Offering a fresh insight into this strategically important battle, this work shows how it marked a turning point in the naval ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Second Battle of Sirte was a key naval clash in the Mediterranean, and a vital moment in the struggle for Malta''s survival.Malta was the key to the hard-fought naval campaign being waged in the Mediterranean, a link in the vital Axis supply lines between Italy and North Africa. Struggling under a sustained Axis bombing campaign, Malta depended on convoys of supplies to survive. Axis air formations dominated the skies, making any attempt to relieve the island extremely hazardous. In December 1941, a convoy from the east led to an inconclusive clash with the Italians at the First Battle of Sirte. In late March 1942, the situation escalated. The decisive clash came on the afternoon of 22 March, when British destroyers launched a series of torpedo attacks against Italian ships. At dawn, Axis aircraft appeared and a series of intense air attacks followed. Although three of the convoy’s four ships reached Malta, they were sunk days later. Still, it was enough to buy Malta the time it needed to remain in the fight.This highly illustrated title by renowned naval historian Angus Konstam demonstrates the importance of radar, intelligence and airpower, and above all determination and grit in the face of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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World War I was Britain’s last moment as the world’s naval superpower, and its Grand Fleet was then the most powerful ever seen. Fully illustrated, this explores its fighting power. At the start of World War I, the Royal Navy’s forces were amalgamated into a single entity, the Grand Fleet, and stationed in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The Grand Fleet was the largest amalgamation of modern naval power the world had seen, with over 30 dreadnought battleships or battlecruisers, and a plethora of cruisers and destroyers. In 1917 it was reinforced further by a powerful American squadron. In this book, based on extensive primary source research, naval expert Angus Konstam assesses the Grand Fleet’s ships, technology, organization, command and intelligence, and how it fought. While ship-for-ship its German counterparts were better designed, as a combined fleet Admiral Jellicoe’s armada was unstoppable. It took part in several clashes with its German foe during the war, but it was only at the Battle of Jutland, in 1916, that Jellicoe finally had the chance to destroy the enemy. Although the High Seas Fleet deftly avoided the trap laid for it, the Grand Fleet''s economic blockade then really began to bite, which led to Germany’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Superbly illustrated with original artwork throughout, this book explores the ironclad warships that fought the little-known battles of South America''s War of the Pacific. In the late 19th century, a war erupted between Chile and Peru, the catalyst for which was control of guano-rich Chincha islands. Given the geography of the two countries, with a narrow, arid land border and long exposed coastlines, it was inevitable that the War of the Pacific would predominantly be a naval war. It was a unique episode of military history, fought by two newly emergent South American states, using the latest technology – ironclad, steam-powered warships – and involving more naval battles than in the American Civil War, including a blockade, the capture of key warships, and bombardments of ports. Chile''s navy was larger and more modern, while Peru''s trump card was the small but powerful ironclad Huáscar. In this book, naval expert Angus Konstam offers readers an essential guide to this little-known naval war, illustrated with detailed profiles of the key ironclads, spectacular original artwork of the battles and a cutaway of Huáscar. He briefly covers the strategies of the warring powers as well as exploring all the key points of the naval ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Warships in the War of the Pacific 1879–83 - Angus Konstam

With Hitler''s army rampaging across Europe, Winston Churchill ordered the creation of a special fighting force – the Commandos. These valiant men were volunteers drawn from the ranks of the British Army, formed into a Special Service Brigade and put through a rigorous but highly effective training programme. Over the course of World War II they would see action in every major theatre of operation and are credited with numerous feats of gallantry during the D-Day landings. Although many units were disbanded after the war, the Royal Marine Commandos have maintained the standards of this elite fighting formation to the present day.Angus Konstam explores the history of the Commandos during their formative years, providing detailed descriptions of their training, weapons and equipment. Battle reports are accompanied by specially commissioned Osprey artwork and historical photographs, offering readers an in-depth analysis of some of the most famous fighting units in the British Army''s history.

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A fresh approach to the Battle of the Atlantic, told through the spectacular story of HG-76, a major turning point in the naval war.When HG-76 sailed from Gibraltar to Britain in December 1941, it was specially targeted by the Germans. A wolfpack of U-boats was sent against it, the Luftwaffe was heavily committed too, and German intelligence agents in Gibraltar and Spain knew every detail of the convoy before it had even sailed. The odds were seemingly stacked in favour of the Kriegsmarine.This time, though, HG-76 would be accompanied by HMS Audacity, the Royal Navy’s first escort carrier – built to defend convoys from enemy aircraft and U-boats.Expert naval historian Angus Konstam examines the battle through the lens of this mission. Improved radar and sonar gave the convoy’s escorts a slight edge over their opponents, while the escort group was led by Commander Walker, an anti-submarine expert who had developed new, aggressive U-boat hunting tactics. Seven days and nights of relentless attack are told through horrifying first-hand accounts, until HG-76 finally reached the safety of a British port - the first real convoy victory of the war.Brought to life through the eyes of the participants, The Convoy combines the story ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A gripping account of the most famous convoy operation of the war, which marked a high-water mark for the German naval campaign in the Arctic.The Arctic was a vital conduit for transporting supplies directly from Great Britain to Russia. The British Home Fleet was tasked with protecting these convoys, which passed within range of the German bases in Norway. By 1942, the Germans had reinforced their air and naval forces, stationing a powerful naval surface group there centred around the battleship Tirpitz. Convoy PQ-17 was set to be the last convoy to sail until the autumn of 1942, and was a particularly large one, involving 35 merchant ships, over half of which were American. When it departed Reykjavik on 27 June, bound for Archangel, the Germans were ready and waiting. The convoy was the first large joint Anglo-American naval operation under British command. Here, expert naval historian Angus Konstam documents the withdrawal of the Allied close escort to intercept the German raiders, and the devastating attacks on the scattered merchant ships by German aircraft and U-boats. Maps and diagrams plot the passage and fate of the convoy elements, and stunning artworks bring to life key moments of their efforts to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Packed with illustrations, this is a new history and analysis of how the Royal Navy''s most important fleet operated and fought the German Navy in the crucial first years of World War II.Throughout its history, the Royal Navy''s most powerful fleet has been the one guarding home waters. In this book, naval historian Angus Konstam explores the fighting power, the roles, and the battles of the Home Fleet, in the crucial first years of World War II when it was Britain''s most powerful fighting force, anchored in the northern bastion of Scapa Flow. He explains the complex responsibilities of the fleet, charged simultaneously with preventing the powerful German Navy from breaking out into the Atlantic; preparing to challenge any cross-Channel invasion force; and attacking German naval operations in the North Sea. Home Fleet actions included the loss of HMS Hood, the sinking of the Bismarck and countering the invasion of Norway, Germany''s biggest amphibious operation of the war.Packed with striking new artwork and 3D diagrams and maps, this book offers a detailed portrait of the Home Fleet during these most crucial years of the war, from the capabilities of the warships to logistics and intelligence-gathering, to how the fleet was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A history of the small, mass-produced warships that defended the Atlantic convoys from U-boats and secured Britain''s lifeline to the United States.As the Battle of the Atlantic grew fiercer, Britain and the Commonwealth needed large quantities of new warships to defend their shipping which could be produced cheaply. The two largest type of ship produced were the escort destroyer and the frigate. Escort destroyers were essentially small destroyers optimized for anti-submarine warfare, with speed and anti-surface weaponry sacrificed, while frigates were simpler, designed so they could be built quickly in civilian shipyards. Nearly 200 were built.These warships were key to protecting convoys in the Atlantic Ocean where their range and seagoing qualities made them well-suited for operations. They were also used to form hunting groups, and collectively accounted for the destruction of scores of German U-boats. Their arrival came at a critical time for the Royal Navy, when the Battle of the Atlantic was reaching its climax, and losses among both merchant ships and escorts were mounting. In this book, naval expert Angus Konstam outlines the history of the Hunt-, Loch-, Bay-, and River-class escort destroyers and frigates, revealing how crews fought, and what life was like on board. Using ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The first history of how the aircraft of the British Pacific Fleet shattered Japanese oilfields in Sumatra, starving Japan of oil and proving how Anglo-American navies could fight together.With the war in Europe in its final stages, by 1944 the Royal Navy was able to put together a major force to join the campaign against Japan. The British Pacific Fleet was arguably the most powerful fleet the Royal Navy has ever sent into action. In this book, renowned naval historian Angus Konstam explores how the first target of British naval power in the Pacific would be the strategically vital oil fields in Japanese-occupied Sumatra, part of the Dutch East Indies. Between April 1944 and January 1945, the task force struck oil fields and production centres, Japanese airfields, naval facilities and troop concentrations. Initially working alongside US Navy carriers, and learning their ruthlessly effective fast carrier doctrine, the British would end the Sumatra campaign with a powerful fleet of ten carriers of their own.Packed with dramatic artwork, maps, 3D diagrams and archive photos, this is the first history of the Sumatra raids, a prime example of how naval air power could achieve key strategic ends. They also proved that the Allied ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Formed to project British naval power from Gibraltar, Force H was the Royal Navy''s unique strategic task force. This fully illustrated study explains its roles, organization and history.In June 1940, the fall of France and its powerful fleet completely changed the naval balance in both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. To counter this, the Admiralty formed Force H, a unique task force based at Gibraltar, which was assigned some of Britain’s most powerful capital ships. Command was given to James Somerville, one of Britain’s finest admirals, who reported directly to the Admiralty. Force H would be the Royal Navy’s ‘fire brigade’ in the theatre.In this book, naval historian Angus Konstam presents a detailed study of Force H’s purpose, capabilities, organization, and how it fought to dominate the seas around the crucial Straits of Gibraltar. Until the Italian surrender in 1943, Force H would be tasked with crucial actions from the destruction of the French fleet at Mers-el-Kebir to hunting the Bismarck in the Atlantic, and from Malta convoy escort to supporting Allied amphibious landings from Madagascar to Sicily.Packed with spectacular original artwork, maps and diagrams, it demonstrates how Force H, more than any other British naval force, had the strategic ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Highly illustrated with colour images and specially commissioned maps throughout, this is a unique exploration of the pirate world.Often romanticised in print and on the silver screen, real-life pirates were a brutal menace that plagued the high seas. In this book, Angus Konstam separates myth from reality, tracing the history of piracy through the centuries, from the pirates who plagued the Ancient Egyptians to the Viking raids and on to the era of privateers.He discusses the so-called ''Golden Age of Piracy'' and colourful characters such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, before examining the West''s initial encounters with Eastern pirates off the Chinese coast and the phenomenon of the modern pirate.

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A detailed account of the war-winning role that a handful of Harrier squadrons played in the Falklands War.On 5 April 1982, the British aircraft carriers Hermes and Invincible sailed for the South Atlantic at the heart of the task force that would retake the Falkland Islands, known to Argentina as the Islas Malvinas. Air power was essential to the operation, and some analysts considered the contest unwinnable. The British had just 42 fighter jets available (28 Sea Harriers and 14 RAF Harrier GR.3s), and were outnumbered three-to-one by the Argentinian Air Force. Naval expert Angus Konstam offers a focused history of naval aviation in the Falklands War. The superbly manoeuvrable Harriers provided air cover during the ferociously contested landings, and later a Harrier Forward Operating Base on the islands was also made available. He explains how the British forces achieved their impressive Falklands air-to-air record, shooting down 21 Argentinian jets for no losses, while suffering more to anti-aircraft fire. He also looks into the Harriers’ ground-attack campaign, and explains the roles played by weapons technology, radar, electronic warfare, aerial reconnaissance, and support helicopters.Illustrated throughout with spectacular new artwork, 3D diagrams and maps, this book explains how the brutal test of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The five volumes that constitute Arthur Marder''s From the Dreadnought to Scapa Flow represented arguably the finest contribution to the literature of naval history since Alfred Mahan. A J P Taylor wrote that ''his naval history has a unique fascination. To unrivalled mastery of sources he adds a gift of simple narrative . . . He is beyond praise, as he is beyond cavil.'' The five volumes were subtitled The Royal Navy in the Fisher Era, 1904-1919 and they are still, despite recent major contributions from Robert Massie and Andrew Gordan, regarded by many as the definitive history of naval events leading up to and including the Great War. The fourth volume covers the period from Jellicoe''s arrival at the Admiralty to deal with the U-boat menace until his dismissal a year later. Mounting losses brought about the introduction of the convoy system and the turn of the tide in anti-submarine warfare. The volume also looks at the beginnings of naval aviation. A new introduction by Barry Gough, the distinguished Canadian maritime and naval historian, assesses the importance of Marder''s work and anchors it firmly amongst the great naval narrative histories of this era. This new paperback edition will bring ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A chilling supernatural thriller that weaves between the storm-lashed shores of Orkney and the chaos of Manhattan.When two divers illegally recover artefacts from HMS Vanguard—a WWI war grave resting beneath Scapa Flow—they unleash a deadly series of hauntings.As the cursed relics pass through unsuspecting hands, ghostly forces strike with growing intensity. A haunted priest, a blunt medium, and an unconventional deliverance minister must work together to uncover the truth and lay the spirits to rest. But the dead are not easily appeased...Will they find a way to end the hauntings—or be dragged under like the rest?Inspired by real events, this gripping tale explores guilt, redemption, and the lasting power of the past.

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A fascinating look at the British naval intervention in the Baltic in 1918–20, and at the British, Soviet and Baltic nationalist fleets that fought.Following the Russian Revolution of October 1917, the Baltic states became a battleground between Russian Reds and Whites, German troops and emerging Baltic independence forces. In November 1918, the British government decided to intervene, to protect British interests and to support the emerging Baltic states. This initial small force of cruisers and destroyers was eventually augmented by other British warships, including aircraft carriers, a monitor, as well as a handful of submarines and torpedo boats. Opposing them was the far more powerful Russian Baltic Fleet, now controlled by the Bolsheviks. The campaign that followed involved naval clashes between the two sides, the most spectacular of which was an attack on the Soviet naval base of Kronstadt in June 1919 by a force of small British torpedo boats. They torpedoed and sunk the Russian cruiser Oleg, an action which effectively bottled the Baltic fleet up in port for the remainder of the campaign. Finally, in early 1920, the British squadron was withdrawn, following Soviet recognition of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This New Vanguard title explores the naval side ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Warships in the Baltic Campaign 1918–20 - Angus Konstam

In 1941, as the Battle of the Atlantic raged and ship losses mounted, the British Admiralty desperately tried to find ways to defeat the U-Boat threat to Britain’s maritime lifeline. Facing a shortage of traditional aircraft carriers and shore-based aircraft, the Royal Navy, as a stopgap measure, converted merchant ships into small ‘escort carriers’. These were later joined by a growing number of American-built escort carriers, sent as part of the Lend-Lease agreement. The typical Escort Carrier was small, slow and vulnerable, but it could carry about 18 aircraft, which gave the convoys a real chance to detect and sink dangerous U-Boats. Collectively, their contribution to an Allied victory was immense, particularly in the long and gruelling campaigns fought in the Atlantic and Arctic. Illustrated throughout with detailed full-colour artwork and contemporary photographs, this fascinating study explores in detail how these adaptable ships had such an enormous impact on the outcome of World War II’s European Theatre.

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In September 1943, under the cover of darkness, six British midget submarines crept into the heart of enemy territory, penetrating a heavily guarded Norwegian fjord in an attempt to eliminate the threat of the powerful German battleship, the Tirpitz. Numerous previous attempts to attack the ship from both air and sea had failed, and this mission was carefully strategized, and undertaken by skilled operatives who had undergone extensive training in an isolated sea loch. Though five of the six X-Craft submarines were either lost or captured, two crews had just enough time to lay their explosive charges, which detonated after they were forced to the surface, putting the Tirpitz out of action for a crucial six-month period. Masterminded from a top-secret naval headquarters on the east coast of Scotland, Operation Source has been memorialised as one of the most daring naval raids of World War II.This new study tells the complete story of this epic operation in unparalleled detail, supported by full-colour illustrations and contemporary photography.

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A compact guide to 40 of the most iconic ships that have shaped warfare from the Ancient world to today.Since the days of the Ancient Greeks, naval ships of all sizes have revolutionized warfare. From the Viking longship, pirate ships and super dreadnoughts to today’s nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers, naval warfare has proved to be an essential component of military forces across the world.The Ship Spotter’s Guide provides essential information on 40 iconic ships, using detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.

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The Royal Navy''s battleships at the turn of the 20th century were the most powerful battlefleet in the world, and embodied one of the key periods in warship development - the development of the dreadnought battleship.The term ''pre-dreadnought'' was applied in retrospect, to describe the capital ships built during the decade and a half before the launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906. At that moment these once great warships were rendered obsolete. However, until then, they were simply called ''battleships’ and were unquestionably the most powerful warships of their day. These mighty warships represented the cutting edge of naval technology. The ugly ducklings of the ironclad era had been transformed into beautiful swans, albeit deadly ones.In Britain, this period was dominated by Sir William White, the Navy''s Chief Constructor. Under his guidance the mastless battleships of the 1880s gave way to an altogether more elegant type of capital ship. The period of trial and error which marked the ironclad era ushered in a more scientific style of naval architecture. As a result, these battleships were among the most powerful warships in the world during the late Victorian era, and set a benchmark for the new battle fleets produced by navies ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako British Battleships 1890–1905 - Angus Konstam

This is the story of an air campaign in which each bomb could dramatically influence the course of the war.In January 1942, the powerful German battleship Tirpitz sailed into her new base in a Norwegian fjord, within easy reach of the Arctic Convoys. Her destruction suddenly became a top Allied priority. But sinking a modern and formidably armed battleship was no easy task, especially when she lay secure in a remote, mountainous fjord, protected by anti-torpedo nets, radar, flak guns and smoke generators.This book charts the full, complex story of the air war against Tirpitz, from the Fleet Air Arm’s failed torpedo attack at sea, the RAF’s early Halifax raids, and the carrier-borne Barracuda airstrikes of Operations Mascot, Tungsten and Goodwood, to the three Tallboy attacks that finally crippled and sank her. With detailed maps and diagrams, it explains the aircraft and ordnance the British had to work with, the evolving strategic situation, and why the task was so difficult.

Objev podobné jako Sink the Tirpitz 1942–44 - Angus Konstam

This detailed study of the naval Spanish Civil War describes how the Spanish Navy, torn in two and comprising a Republican and Nationalist part, fought a civil war at sea involving both Hitler''s and Mussolini''s navies.In July 1936, a pro-fascist coup orchestrated by General Franco tore Spain apart and plunged the country into a bitter civil war. Like Spain itself, the Spanish Navy was torn in two: crews and most ships remained loyal to the Republican government but many of the Navy’s officers joined Franco''s rebels, and warships under repair or ''mothballed'' in southern ports soon fell to the rebel advance. These formed the basis of Franco’s ''Nationalist fleet,'' and with both Italian and German help, the rebels were able to contest the Republic''s control of Spanish waters. Overall the Republican Navy held its own, despite mounting losses, until the collapse of the Republican Army led to the fleet seeking internment in French North Africa. Packed with contemporary photographs and full colour illustrations, this study examines the composition and organization of the two rival fleets, the capabilities of their ships and submarines, and the performance of their crews. It also covers the warships of the Basque Auxiliary Navy - an ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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With the outbreak of World War II, Britain''s Royal Navy was at the forefront of her defence with her fleet of battleships as her main striking force. However, ten battleships of this fleet were already over 20 years old, venerable veterans of the first world conflict. As such, in the 1930s two new classes were commissioned - modern battleships which were designed to replace the ageing battle fleet although only one would see active service. Together with the older battleships, which were increasingly modified in the decade preceding the war and during the conflict itself, these vessels held their own against their German and Italian counterparts. This title offers a comprehensive review of the seven battleships of the Nelson and King George V classes from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service. Detailed descriptions of the main armament of each ship will offer further analysis of individual battleship''s effectiveness, discussing how the guns were manned when engaging with the enemy. Moreover, with specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battleship battles, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas. Describing HMS Rodney ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako British Battleships 1939-45 (2) - Angus Konstam

Dive into these spooky stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic''s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!What is making that strange sound in the woods? Who wrote that dark message on the wall? These five spine-chilling stories will have beginning readers everywhere begging to stay up late to read (with the light on!). With authentically scary, easy-to-read text and creepy, full-color artwork throughout, this book is perfect for young children who crave lite scares. This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is THE book to share at sleepovers or around a campfire. It will send SHIVERS down your spine!

Objev podobné jako Shadow in the Woods and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #2)

Scapa Flow was one of the world’s great naval bases and the scene of many of the major events of twentieth-century naval history. During both World Wars, the Royal Navy made Scapa the home for its capital ships, and thousands of servicemen and women were posted to Orkney. From here the Grand Fleet sailed for Jutland in 1916, from here the escorts for the Russian convoys set off, and it was in this beautiful, bleak anchorage that the German High Seas fleet committed the greatest act of suicide ever seen at sea – ‘The Grand Scuttle’ – before being later raised and scrapped in the most astonishing feat of maritime salvage in history. It was also in Scapa that the last photographs of Kitchener were taken as he boarded HMS Hampshire, shortly before she was sunk by mine off Marwick Head.Scapa is also the grave of many who fought for their country in both World Wars. In its silent waters lie the wrecks of the battleship Vanguard, blown apart by an explosion in 1917, and the Royal Oak, sunk by U-47 in a spectacular raid at the beginning of World War II . Here the first Luftwaffe raids on Britain ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Scapa - James Miller

Textilní autokoberce ACI pro modely ŠKODA SCALA a KAMIQ. Sada obsahuje 4 černé koberce s 2D profilem pro snadnou údržbu. Chrání podlahu vozu před nečistotami a zimní solí.

• Chrání podlahu vozu před vodou, sněhem, bahnem a agresivní zimní solí
• 2D provedení pro snadné mytí a rychlé vysypání nečistot
• Textilní materiál vytváří útulné prostředí v interiéru
• Kompletní sada 4 ks pro kompletní vybavení vozu

Objev podobné jako ACI ŠKODA SCALA 19- textilní koberečky černé EXCLUSIVE (sada 4 ks) (7603X62E)

In Leadership Flow: The Unstoppable Power of Connection, author Peri Chickering offers a refreshing approach to leadership development - a philosophy that is bold and current and yet, in many respects, as old as humanity. Peri proposes there is a flow - an underlying rhythm to life - that fuels and evokes effective leadership. We can all lead more productively and sustainably, in or out of the workplace, by learning to access our natural strengths and connect them with the power of the larger order of all things. Written in a clear voice and peppered with practical exercises, thoughtful anecdotes, and personal stories, this guide supports new and experienced leaders alike. Peri Chickering draws on the human relationship to the natural world, spirituality, the traditions of Taoism, and leadership structures of indigenous cultures to form specific tools and practices readers can use daily and invites them to understand where their natural skills fit within the ecosystem of life. At once accessible and eye-opening, Leadership Flow will help readers uncover a pleasant truth: It''s far easier to get things done when we open ourselves to other people and the ever-present invitation and engagement of our connected universe. We are each here ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Leadership Flow - Peri Chickering

KOHL LIGHTING FLOW je nestmívatelný LED pásek s příkonem 30 W a teplotou světla 3000 K. Má délku 1000 mm, šířku 10 mm a pracuje na napětí 24 V DC. Výrobek se vyznačuje vysokým indexem podání barev (Ra >90) a životností 35 000 hodin.

• Vysoký index podání barev (Ra >90) pro věrné zobrazení barev
• Dlouhá životnost až 35 000 hodin
• Kompletní sada včetně světelného zdroje
• Šířka pouze 10 mm pro diskrétní instalaci

Objev podobné jako KOHL LIGHTING KOHL-Lighting FLOW LED pásek 30 W 3000K nestmívatelné

Marine archaeologist Dr Innes McCartney reveals – for the first time – the location and state of the wrecks of all 25 warships sunk in the scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa Flow.The German High Seas Fleet was one of the most powerful naval forces in the world, and had fought the pride of the Royal Navy to a stalemate at the battle of Jutland in 1916. After the armistice was signed, ending fighting in World War I, it surrendered to the British and was interned in Scapa Flow pending the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles.In June 1919, the entire fleet attempted to sink itself in the Flow to prevent it being broken up as war prizes. Of the 74 ships present, 52 sunk and 22 were prevented from doing so by circumstance and British intervention. Marine archaeologist and historian Dr Innes McCartney reveals for the first time what became of the warships that were scuttled, examining the circumstances behind the loss of each ship and reconciling what was known at the time to what the archaeology is telling us today. This fascinating study reveals a fleet lost for nearly a century beneath the waves.

Objev podobné jako Scapa 1919 - Innes McCartney

Dětský kostým Princezna Anna je určen pro dívky ve věku 5–6 let s výškou 112–116 cm. Kostým obsahuje šaty s třpytivou výšivkou a odepínací bolerko. Neobsahuje boty.

• Šaty s třpytivou výšivkou a fotografií Anny ozdobené květinami a vločkami
• Odepínací bolerko přes ramena pro variabilitu vzhledu
• Vhodné pro hraní doma i na karnevalové akce
• Vyrobeno z 100% polyesteru pro snadnou údržbu

Objev podobné jako Kostým Anna dětský 112 - 116 cm

Panenka Anna vysoká 38 cm z filmu Ledové království 2. Věrně reprodukuje filmovou postavu v ikonickém kostýmu. Hračka vhodná pro děti od 3 let rozvíjí kreativitu a sociální dovednosti.

• Věrné zpracování podle filmové předlohy
• Rozvíjí fantazii a sociální dovednosti
• Kvalitní ikonický kostým
• Bezpečná pro děti od 3 let

Objev podobné jako Panenka Anna 38 cm Ledové království 2

Korunka princezny Anny je inspirována postavou z Ledového království. Je určena pro děti od 3 let a má univerzální velikost. Hodí se jako doplněk ke kostýmu pro karneval i pro domácí hraní.

• Autentický design podle princezny Anny z Ledového království
• Univerzální velikost vhodná pro většinu dětí
• Vhodná pro karneval i domácí hraní
• Snadno doplní kostým princezny

Objev podobné jako Epee Korunka Frozen - Anna

Set obsahuje panenku Annu v látkových šatech a malé vlče polární lišky spolu s pěti doplňky. Miska se může proměnit na jídlo nebo vodu. Hračka je určena pro děti od 3 let.

• Panenka Anna v autentických látkových šatech
• Součástí je roztomilé vlče polární lišky
• Pět multifunkčních doplňků podporujících kreativní hru
• Vhodné pro rozvoj péče a fantazie u dětí

Objev podobné jako Disney Frozen panenka - Anna s polární liškou

Stavebnice LEGO Mini Anna a Elsa (43284) obsahuje 65 dílků a je určena dětem od 5 let. Set zahrnuje dvě postavičky s pohyblivými rukami a doplňky. Lze jej rozšířit o další LEGO Disney sady.

• Pohybující se ruce postaviček pro lepší hru
• Přiložené doplňky – ledový blesk a slunečnice
• Interaktivní aplikace LEGO Builder pro pomoc při stavění
• Možnost kombinace s dalšími LEGO Disney sety

Objev podobné jako LEGO® 43284 Mini Anna a Elsa

Tento kosmetický přípravek kombinuje sprchový gel a šampon v jednom a je určen holčičkám od tří let. Je PH neutrální, neobsahuje alkohol ani barviva a obsahuje vitamíny A a E pro šetrnou péči o dětskou pokožku. Atraktivní design s motivem Anny z Ledového království motivuje děti k pravidelné hygieně a může sloužit jako vhodný dárek.

• 2v1 produkt – sprchový gel a šampon v jednom
• PH neutrální a bez alkoholu a barviv, šetrné k dětské pokožce
• Obsahuje vitamíny A a E pro jemnou péči
• Atraktivní motiv Anny z Ledového království motivuje děti k hygieně

Objev podobné jako Ledové království Anna 2D sprchový gel a šampon 400 ml

BABY born Anna světle růžová je 36 cm vysoká panenka s měkkým látkovým tělíčkem, určená pro děti od 1 roku. Panenka má mrkací oči, které se zavírají při uspání, a je dodávána v pastelově růžovém oblečení. Součástí balení je hrací lahvička.

• Měkké látkové tělíčko vhodné pro nejmenší děti
• Realistické mrkací oči při uspávání
• Součástí balení je hrací lahvička
• Pastelově růžové dupačky s čepičkou

Objev podobné jako BABY born Anna světle růžová, 36 cm

Náustek k alkoholtesterům, 3ks Náhradní náustky jsou nutností při používání alkoholtesteru více uživateli. Sencor SCA BA99 jsou foukací trubice k alkoholtesterům Sencor SCA BA01 nebo SCA BA02. V balení jsou 3 kusy. Klíčové vlastnosti foukacích trubic Sencor SCA BA99K alkoholtesterům Sencor SCA BA01 nebo SCA BA02V balení 3 kusy trubic

Objev podobné jako Sencor SCA BA99 Foukací trubice (SCA BA99 Foukací trubice)

Set kaprařských montáží Delphin sCAMO Total CARP 10 setů Tento set obsahuje téměř vše, co by rozhodně nemělo chybět v žádné kaprařské výbavě. Díky širokému výběru komponentů ze série sCAMO vás tento set podrží opravdu za každých podmínek. Komponenty ze série sCAMO vám umožní vytvořit sestavu, která věrně imituje přirozené prvky podvodního prostředí a dokonale splývá s okolím. Balení obsahuje: 10 ks Pin klip sCAMO WOODZ 10 ks nárazových kuliček sCAMO STONEZ 5 ks gumiček proti zamotání sCAMO Grazz Cut 55mm 10 ks smršťovacích bužírek 5 ks obratlíků QuickS velikosti 4 5 ks kaprařských obratlíků velikosti 4 1x set zarážek do boilie Delphin CLASSIC Série kaprařské bižuterie sCAMO definuje absolutně dokonalou imitaci přírodních prvků přenesených přímo do vaší koncové montáže. Vyobrazení struktury stonků vodních rostlin, shluků drobných mušlí či dřeva a kamene zajišťuje téměř úplné splynutí jednotlivých komponentů s okolním podvodním prostředím. Vaše koncová sestava se tak stane prakticky neviditelnou na jakémkoliv dně. Tím výrazně eliminujete nechtěné vzbuzení pozornosti kaprů v okolí lovného místa a opět se přiblížíte k vysněnému úlovku.

Objev podobné jako Delphin set kaprařských montáží scamo total carp závěsky a převleky a obratlíky a zarážky 10 setů

This book deals exclusively with the power-flow modelling of HVDC transmission systems. Different types of HVDC transmission systems, their configurations/connections and control techniques are covered in detail. Power-Flow modelling of both LCC- and VSC-based HVDC systems is covered in this book. Both the unified and the sequential power-flow methods are addressed. DC grid power-flow controllers and renewable energy resources like offshore wind farms (OWFs) are also incorporated into the power-flow models of VSC-HVDC systems. The effects of the different power-flow methods and HVDC control strategies on the power-flow convergence are detailed along with their implementation.Features:Introduces the power-flow concept and develops the power-flow models of integrated AC/DC systems.Different types of converter control are modelled into the integrated AC/DC power-flow models developed.Both unified and the sequential power-flow methods are addressed.DC grid power-flow controllers like the IDCPFC and renewable energy resources like offshore wind farms (OWFs) are introduced and subsequently modelled into the power-flow algorithms.Integrated AC/DC power-flow models developed are validated by implementation in the IEEE 300-bus and European 1354-bus test networks incorporating different HVDC grids.This book aims at researchers and graduate students in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, and HVDC Transmission.

Objev podobné jako Power-Flow Modelling of HVDC Transmission Systems - Shagufta Khan, Suman Bhowmick

Třpytka délka 100 mm, 3 hroty, rotační Milujete rybaření a rádi byste se pochlubili výstavním úlovkem v podobě dravé ryby? Poto budete potřebovat praktickou třpytku Effzett Scales Spoon, která díky svému realistickému vzoru šupin oklame i ty nejzkušenější a nejnedůvěřivější dravé ryby. Návnada Effzett Scales Spoon je vyrobena ze směsi stříbro/zlato a váží 6 gramů. Plandavka Effzett Scales patří mezi nejoblíbenější umělé nástrahy. Poznejte i vy její jedinečnost! Klíčové vlastnosti třpytky Effzett Scales Spoon 3,2 cmnávnada Effzett Scales je 3,2 cm dlouháurčena k lovu dravých rybtřpytka Scales Spoon opatřena realistickým vzorem šupinoklame i ostřílené dravce váží 6 gramůpatří mezi nejoblíbenější umělé návnadymožnost výběru z více variant

Objev podobné jako Effzett Scales Spoon (NJVR000212)

Build domain specific languages (DSLs) using Java's most popular functional programming language: Scala. This book introduces the basics of Scala and DSLs using a series of practical examples. In Practical Scala DSLs, you’ll learn to create pragmatic and complete code examples that explain the actual use of DSLs with Scala: a web API and microservices; a custom language; a mobile app; a Forex system; a game; and cloud applications.  At the end of this unique book, you’ll be able to describe the differences between external and internal DSLs; understand when and how to apply DSLs; create DSLs using Scala; and even create a DSL using another programming language. What You'll LearnBuild DSLs in ScalaWrite a web API and microservicesCreate a custom languageApply DSLs to mobile apps development, a Forex trading system, game development, and moreDiscover the role of DSLs in cloud development Integrate DSLs as part of a DevOps program or structureBuild internal and external DSLsWho This Book Is ForExperienced Java coders with at least some prior experience with Scala. You may be new to DSLs. Â

Objev podobné jako Practical Scala DSLs - Pierluigi Riti

When it comes to authenticity, is being fully yourself always worth the risk? From the author of Blue Like Jazz comes New York Times bestseller Scary Close, Donald Miller''s journey of uncovering the keys to a healthy relationship and discovering that they''re also at the heart of building a healthy family, a successful career, and a trusted community of friends. After decades of failed relationships and painful drama, Miller decided that he''d had enough. Trying to impress people wasn''t helping him truly connect with anyone--and neither was pretending to be someone he wasn''t. He''d built himself a life of public isolation, but he dreamed of having a life defined by meaningful relationships instead. At 40-years-old, he made a scary decision: he was going to be his true self no matter what it might cost.Scary Close tells the story of Miller''s difficult choice to impress fewer people and connect with even more. It''s about the importance of knocking down old walls to finally experience the freedom that comes when we stop playing a part and start being fully ourselves.In Scary Close, Miller shares everything he''s learned firsthand about how to:Deconstruct the old habits that no longer serve usOvercome the desire to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Scary Close - Donald Miller

Elektrický zubní kartáček - sonický, 76000 kmitů/min, 5 režimů, časovač, indikátor baterie a 3D čištění, v balení 1 hlavice Sonický elektrický zubní kartáček Oclean Flow Blue Dopřejte vašim zubům tu nejlepší péči. Sonický zubní kartáček Oclean Flow Blue se postará o vaše zuby i dásně. Jednoduché ovládání za pomoci jediného tlačítka a dlouhá výdrž baterie jsou jen zlomkem kvalit sonického kartáčku Oclean Flow Blue. Klíčové vlastnosti elektrického zubního kartáčku Oclean Flow Blue Sonický elektrický zubní kartáček Oclean Flow Blue Pět režimů (denní, noční, standartní, bělicí a jemný) 76 000 vibrací za minutu Výdrž baterie 180 dní Nabíjení přes USB-C konektor Stupeň krytí IPX7 Časovač Indikátor stavu baterie Jednoduché ovládání sonického kartáčku Oclean Flow Blue Oclean Flow Blue ovládáte jednoduše pouhým tlačítkem. Stisknutím přepínáte mezi pěti režimy sonického kartáčku. K dispozici je režim noční pro intenzivní čištění, režim denní pro...

Objev podobné jako Oclean Flow Blue (E.AA00208)