Angus Konstam , Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

U-47 in Scapa Flow: The Sinking of Hms Royal Oak 1939 (Raid)

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ISBN 13:
9781472808905
author:
Angus Konstam , Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Osprey Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
80
Dimensions:
18.5 x 0.7 x 24.8 cm
Genre:
History, Military History, Armed Forces
Condition:
New
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Description

The Sinking of HMS Royal Oak 1939 On the night of October 13, 1939, a daring naval raid shook the British Navy's supposedly impenetrable stronghold, Scapa Flow. The German U-boat U-47, commanded by Gunther Prien, successfully breached the defenses and sank the mighty HMS Royal Oak. This book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the raid, using the latest underwater archaeological research to shed new light on the incident. The story reveals the extent of Scapa Flow's disrepair at the time, as well as the intriguing conspiracy theories surrounding the event, including allegations of a cover-up by the then First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill. The book delves into the circumstances that allowed Prien and his crew to navigate the treacherous waters of the North Sea and Kirk Sound, landing a devastating blow on the British. By examining the events of that fateful night, this book provides a fascinating insight into one of the most significant naval raids of World War II, and the brave men who carried out the daring operation.

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