Bernard Ireland Bücher







The Battle of the Atlantic
- 224 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
The book offers an in-depth analysis of the Allies' enduring battle against the Nazi U-boat menace, challenging the conventional belief that the outcome was precariously balanced. Bernard Ireland, a respected naval historian, draws on both historical and contemporary evidence to provide a fresh perspective on this critical aspect of World War II, revealing insights that may reshape readers' understanding of the naval conflict.
Examines the course of World War II in the Mediterranean until the allied victory in 1943. The author emphasizes how air and sea battles over the Mediterranean had a direct impact on the outcome of land offensives.
Aircraft Carriers
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
This unique and impressive encyclopedia is both a fascinating history of the aircraft carrier's development and a comprehensive country-by-country visual directory of more than 170 of the world's aviation ships over nearly a century.
This expert volume charts the history of amphibious warfare in conflicts around the globe, from World War I to the present day, including detailed analysis of categories of operation, and key naval activities using these vessels.
An acknowledged expert on World War II naval matters and the author of twenty-five books, Bernard Ireland examines the thousand-day battle between Allied and Axis forces for domination of the North African shores. His book offers graphic accounts of the stirring action as each side, realizing the consequences of defeat, struggled to control the Mediterranean and maintain their seaborne supply chain. Ireland brings fresh clarity to the complexities and factors at play during this critical period of the war.