Atlantic Escorts. Ships, Weapons and Tactics in World War II

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The ships, technology and tactics employed by the Allies in the Battle of the Atlantic form the subject of this book. While the basic characteristics of the ships are well known, this was the — first book to look at their cost-effectiveness in terms of antisubmarine warfare. Based on a lifetime’s experience of designing warships, the author’s fascinating insights, presented in this new softcover edition, will be of interest to enthusiasts and valuable to naval historians alike.

Содержание
Glossary
Introduction
Chapter 1. Between the Wars
Chapter 2. War, the First Phase: September 1939-April 1940
Chapter 3. After the Fall of France: June 1940-March 1941
Chapter 4. A Gleam of Light: April-December 1941
Chapter 5. The Second Happy Time: January-June 1942
Chapter 6. The Pendulum Swings: August 1942-May 1943
Chapter 7. Pause, Counterattack and Victory: June 1943-May 1945
Chapter 8. Some Technical Aspects of the Battle
Chapter 9. Production: Building the Ships to Win the Battle
Chapter 10. Evaluation: How Good Were They?
Postscript: The Fast Submarine
Appendix I - Diving Depth and Pressure Hull Strength
Appendix II - Fitting of 6pdr Guns
Appendix III - Loss of Destroyers in Bad Weather
Appendix IV - Asdic Sets
Notes and References
Bibliography
Index