Rossiter, Mike
Ark Royal: Sailing Into Glory
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552174541
- author:
- Rossiter, Mike
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Corgi Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.7 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Ireland
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Ark Royal Sailing Into Glory by Mike Rossiter tells the gripping story of one of Britain's most iconic ships. Launched in 1938, HMS Ark Royal was a sophisticated aircraft carrier that played a pivotal role in World War II, earning its place as one of the luckiest ships in the Navy. In June 1941, the Ark Royal scored a major victory against the German battleship Bismarck, sending it to the ocean floor. However, this signal success came at a cost: just a month later, the Ark Royal itself was destroyed while sailing off the coast of Gibraltar. The wreck lay undisturbed for decades until its discovery in 2004. This book offers a detailed account of the life and legend of HMS Ark Royal, drawing on the testimony of survivors and those who lived, flew, and fought on board.
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