The Royal Navy and the Mediterranean: Vol.I: September 1939 - October 1940

by David Brown

Overview

This volume deals with the first 15 months of the Mediterranean Campaign including the preparations for war, the effect of the entry of Italy into the war in June, 1940, the tragic actions against the French Fleet, and the achievement of British command of the sea, which was the defining factor for all subsequent Mediterranean operations. It ends with the first Mediterranean convoy battle to run supplies from Gibraltar to Alexandria - Operation Hat.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714651798
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/27/2002
Series:	Naval Staff Histories
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Brown, David

Table of Contents

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