The Royal Navy and Anti-Submarine Warfare, 1917-49

by Malcolm Llewellyn-Jones

Overview

An essential new account of how anti-submarine warfare is conducted, with a focus on both historic and present-day operations. This new book shows how until 1944 U-boats operated as submersible torpedo craft which relied heavily on the surface for movement and charging their batteries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134172726
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/08/2005
Series:	Cass Series: Naval Policy and History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	470 KB

About the Author

Malcolm Llewellyn-Jones

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Echoes from the Past, 1917-1940 2. Mastering the Submersible, 1939-1943 3. Elusive Victory: Countering the Schnorkel, 1944-1945 4. The Dawn of Modern Anti-Submarine Warfare, 1944-1946 5. Short-Term Problems, Long-Term, Solutions, 1945-1946 6. New Problems, Old Recipes, 1947-1948 7. Future Uncertainties, 1948-1949 Conclusion: Joining up the Dots, 1944-1949

Editorial Reviews

'An extremely well researched and balanced work, The Royal Navy and Anti-Submarine Warfare, 1917-49 is a refereshing look at a complex subject, from the eyes of a seasoned professional, and sheds light on some popular misunderstanding as to the complexity of modern ASW...a key reference document for naval historians and future maritime strategists.' - The Northern Mariner

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