Naval War in the Mediterranean, 1940–1943

Jack Greene, Alessandro Massignani

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Greenhill Books
01 December 2023

20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Military history; Second World War; Naval forces & warfare

This superbly researched book gives a complete account of the war in the Mediterranean on, above and beneath the sea up until Italy's armistice in September 1943. Written with full access to Italian sources, it not only provides a detailed and fascinating narrative of the entire naval war, but also sets the individual actions fully in their strategic context for both the Axis and the Allies. Topics include: The complex and distrustful relationship between the Italians and their German allies which culminated in open conflict after the Italian armistice in 1943 The battle for Malta, and that island's vital strategic role threatening Axis supply lines to North Africa The exploits of the Italian human torpedoes of the X MAS flotilla, which threatened to change the balance of power in the Mediterranean This book is essential reading for all those interested in one of the major naval theatres of the Second World War.

AUTHOR: Jack Greene has written on a wide range of naval and military subjects for such magazines as Warship International. Alessandro Massignani has been researching and writing on, particularly, Italian military history for over 30 years. Together they have co-written several books, including Ironclads at War 1855-1891 and Rommel's North Africa Campaign.

By: Jack Greene, Alessandro Massignani
Imprint: Greenhill Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781805000709
ISBN 10: 1805000705
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Jack Greene has written on a wide range of naval and military subjects for such magazines as Warship International. Alessandro Massignani has been researching and writing on, particularly, Italian military history for over 30 years. Together they have co-written several books, including Ironclads at War 1855-1891 and Rommel's North Africa Campaign.