Sweetman, John
Tirpitz: Hunting the Beast
- ISBN 13:
- 9780750937559
- author:
- Sweetman, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 127 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- History / Military History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The German battleship Tirpitz had a brutal and short career, marked by a series of intense air attacks by the British. Despite being sunk by the Home Fleet in May 1941, the Tirpitz remained a threat to Allied convoys and tied down the British Home Fleet for three years. The ship was the target of numerous bombing missions, with over 700 British aircraft attempting to damage or destroy it on 33 separate occasions. The Tirpitz was finally destroyed by Lancaster bombers using 5-ton Tallboy bombs. This comprehensive account of the air attacks on the Tirpitz is the result of extensive research by the author, who has examined both British and German records. The book provides a detailed and in-depth look at the events surrounding the Tirpitz's final days, shedding new light on this pivotal moment in World War II history. With its focus on the air attacks on the Tirpitz, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant naval battles of the war.
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