Konstam, Angus

British Escort Carriers 1941-45 (New Vanguard)

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ISBN 13:: 9781472836250
author:: Konstam, Angus
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Osprey Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 48
Dimensions:: 24.8 x 18.4 centimetres (0.10 kg
Genre:: History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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The Royal Navy's escort carriers played a crucial role in Britain's survival during World War II. In 1941, as the Battle of the Atlantic intensified, the Admiralty turned to an innovative solution: converting merchant ships into small aircraft carriers. These "escort carriers" were initially slow and vulnerable but proved effective in detecting and sinking U-Boats that threatened Britain's maritime lifeline. Illustrated with detailed full-color artwork and contemporary photographs, this book explores the story of these adaptable ships and their significant contribution to an Allied victory. The escort carriers, combined with American-built vessels, formed a vital air cover for convoys, giving them a real chance to detect and sink deadly U-Boats. Their impact on the outcome of World War II's European Theater was immense, particularly in the long and grueling campaigns fought in the Atlantic and Arctic. This fully-illustrated study provides a fascinating insight into the role of these ships in one of the war's most critical periods.

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