Duel 124 Royal Navy Torpedo-bombers Vs Axis Warships Paperback

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Drawing on rare, historical photography and specially commissioned artwork,Matthew Willis explores the heroic feats of the few Royal Navy’s obsolescentbiplanes that stood between the state-of-the-art Axis warships and their objectives.DescriptionDrawing on rare, historical photography and specially commissioned artwork,Matthew Willis explores the heroic feats of the few Royal Navy’s obsolescentbiplanes that stood between the state-of-the-art Axis warships and their objectives.Focusing on the technical specifications of both opponents, using original records, anddetailed armament and cockpit views, this book explores the key attributes anddrawbacks of the disadvantaged Royal Navy torpedo-bombers against the mighty RegiaMarina and Kriegsmarine destroyers and raiders, covering a wide range of sea battles,from the more famous attacks such as the strike on the Bismarck, the tragic events ofthe Channel Dash or the clash with the Italian battle fleet at Taranto, to less covered seabattles such as the Battle of Matapan.Despite their powerful weaponry and heavy armour protection, the Axis warships provedvulnerable to a skillfully and audaciously flown torpedo-bomber, thanks to innovativecommanders exploiting every possible advantage. Including rare personal recollectionsfrom the airmen who flew the torpedo-bombers and historical accounts from the Axiswarship crews, this book describes each and every facet of this dramatic duel.