This volume assesses the formidable special forces fielded by Italy's navy and air force in World War II, both before and after Italy's surrender in September 1943. The Italian Navy special forces were particularly active and respected in the Mediterranean, where 10th Motor-Torpedo Boat Flotilla (Xa MAS) used frogmen, 'two-man torpedoes' and explosive ram-boats; Italian midget submarines were also deployed against the Soviet Navy in the Black Sea. After September 1943 the Germans allowed the expansion of Count Borghese's Xa MAS, which continued fighting on their side at sea and on land, most notoriously in anti-partisan operations. The marines of the 'San Marco' Regiment fought hard in North Africa, earning the respect of their opponents and the German general Hans-J rgen von Arnim, who described them as the best soldiers he had ever commanded; they also gave birth to a paratroop-frogman section.
The Italian Air Force formed a special commando unit, ADRA (Arditi Distruttori Regia Aeronautica), before the 1943 surrender; it was tasked with attacking Allied airfields and communications in North Africa alongside the 'Loretto' Battalion, which was made up of ground crew trained to operate captured enemy airfields. Men from ADRA and diehard Army paratroopers formed the new 'Folgore' Regiment, which also continued to fight alongside German forces until 1945.
In both cases, the pro-Allied Italian forces also formed 'mirror' units to fight alongside US and British forces, including the Recce Squadron 'F', the first Italian military unit to take up arms against the Germans occupying their country, and the Mariassalto, made up of personnel from Xa MAS who fought alongside British Royal Navy special units.
Featuring rare photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this book tells the story of the little-known elite forces fielded by Italy's navy and air force in World War II, some of whose successors remain in service with today's Italian armed forces.
Автор: Lavery Brian Название: Nelson`s Navy: The Ships, Men and Organisation, 1793 - 1815 ISBN: 1472841352 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472841353 Издательство: Osprey Рейтинг: Цена: 7425.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Patrick O'Brien provides the forward to this edition of the most successful Conway Maritime title. This book is the perfect guide to Nelson's Navy for all those with an interest in the workings of the great fleet. The book is eminently readable and is the first single-volume work to cover in such depth this vast and complex subject.
Written by one of the world's leading authorities on the sailing navy the book contains considerable original research to give a clear and authentic picture of the Senior Service as a whole. With a foreword by one of the most successful maritime fiction authors of the current age, the book is also of interest to all those with enthusiasm for the literature based on the Nelsonic-era.
Автор: Angus Konstam Название: Naval Battle of Crete 1941 ISBN: 1472854047 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472854049 Издательство: Osprey Рейтинг: Цена: 2523.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: 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 war for the Mediterranean, and also witnessed the first use of new elements in naval warfare: the mass use of aircraft to contest control of the sea, and the use of Ultra intelligence to forestall the Axis invasion of Crete. Despite a heavy butcher's bill of dozens of Royal Navy ships lost and damaged, and hundreds Luftwaffe aircraft destroyed, the Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet would live to fight another day.
Название: The Submarine Service, 1900–1918 ISBN: 1911423711 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781911423713 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 6200.00 р. 6889.00-10% Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: This edited selection of documents illustrates the Admiralty`s thinking on the employment of the submarine between 1900-1918, charts the technical development of British submarines, and explains issues such as why the pioneer submariners came to regard themselves as an elite group within the Royal Navy - beconing the `silent service`.
Автор: Willis, Sam Название: Fighting at sea in the eighteenth century ISBN: 1843833670 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781843833673 Издательство: Boydell & Brewer Рейтинг: Цена: 7920.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Naval warfare is vividly brought to life, from first contact through how battles were won and lost to damage repair.
Описание: Klezmer Tunes for Clarinet• Traditional Klezmer tunes• Notes on performance and style• Complete with play-along CDRudolf Mauz presents a wide-ranging collection of Klezmer tunes and Jewish melodies for clarinet. The collection features pieces for clarinet and keyboard accompaniment, as well as a selection of clarinet duets including well-known traditional pieces and original numbers by Rudolf Mauz. The music has been carefully edited to create stylistic, authentic arrangements. The volume is accompanied by a CD with demonstration recordings of all tunes as well as play-along versions. Besetzung:clarinet and piano
Описание: Unique in its interdisciplinary approach and focus on the Hellenistic period, this collection digs into the questions that others don`t think to ask, and comes up with (sometimes surprising) answers.
Описание: Originally published by the Princeton University Press, 1975.
Автор: Derrick Название: Memoirs of the Rise and Progress of the Royal Navy ISBN: 1108023894 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108023894 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 6018.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: After the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), interest in the history of the Royal Navy increased dramatically. This volume, written by Naval Office clerk Charles Derrick and first published in 1806, contains an account of changes in the strength of the navy between 1485 and 1805, and remains a valuable reference.
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