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Lädt ... The Longest Campaign: Britain's Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe, 1939–1945 (2020. Auflage)von Brian E Walter (Autor)
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A complete and balanced account of the maritime struggle in the Atlantic theater. For four centuries the British realm depended upon sea power to defend its interest and independence against a myriad of threats both military and economic. During this time the Royal Navy established itself as the "Sovereign of the Seas," helping transform England, and later Great Britain, from an unassuming island nation perched on the edge of the European continent to the center of a global empire. Yet the advent of World War II presented Britain's maritime services with their greatest challenge to date. At stake was the survival of the nation.The Longest Campaign tells the story of this epic struggle and the indispensable role that British sea power played in bringing about the victory that shaped the world we live in today. It is a complete, balanced and detailed account of the activities, results and relevance of Britain's maritime effort in the Atlantic and off northwest Europe throughout World War II. It looks at the entire breadth of the maritime conflict, exploring the contribution of all participants including the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and British merchant marines and their Commonwealth equivalents. It puts the maritime conflict in the context of the overall war effort and shows how the various operations and campaigns were intertwined. Finally, it provides unique analysis of the effectiveness of the British maritime effort and role it played in bringing about the final Allied victory. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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I have read a large number of books on the subject, and in The Longest Campaign, the author informs the reader in an unbiased way, sticking to the facts without inserting emotional or national interest. That’s a tough job for any military historian, as it is natural to embue, either on purpose or self-consciously, a positive spin on their own country or side. This would be a great book for someone who hasn’t read much about the Battle of the Atlantic and is seeking an unbiased work.
Walter has taken a very complex subject and broken it down to the details that matter without leaving out the human aspect of the conflict. As mentioned, I’ve read a lot of books on this very subject, but still enjoyed this one. I would highly recommend it to any student of military history, especially in a history studies environment where it would make a perfect foundation for discussions leading to the varying opinions of who did what in the conflict and why did they do it.
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