Konstam, Angus
Sink the Tirpitz 1942-44
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472831590
- author:
- Konstam, Angus
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 18.4 centimetres (0.31 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The story of the high-stakes air campaign to sink the battleship Tirpitz in her Norwegian lair is one of the most complex and challenging of World War II. In January 1942, the Tirpitz sailed into her new base, within easy reach of the Arctic Convoys, and her destruction became a top Allied priority. Sinking a modern and heavily armed battleship was no easy task, especially when she lay secure in a remote fjord, protected by anti-torpedo nets, radar, flak guns, and smoke generators. The air war against Tirpitz was a multifaceted campaign, involving the Fleet Air Arm's failed torpedo attacks, the RAF's early Halifax raids, and the carrier-borne Barracuda airstrikes of Operations Mascot, Tungsten, and Goodwood. The task was difficult due to the evolving strategic situation and the limitations of the aircraft and ordnance available to the British. Detailed maps and diagrams explain the aircraft and ordnance used, as well as the strategic situation and why the task was so challenging. The three Tallboy attacks that finally crippled and sank the Tirpitz are a testament to the persistence and determination of the Allied forces. This book provides a detailed account of the air campaign, shedding light on a pivotal moment in World War II history.
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