I have been away for the weekend, but before I left on Friday the Post Office delivered a book that I had ordered some time ago. It is MUSSOLINI'S NAVY by Maurizio Brescia.
The book has just been published by Seaforth Publishing (ISBN 978 1 84832 115 1) and is extremely well illustrated. Its chapter headings are:
The book has just been published by Seaforth Publishing (ISBN 978 1 84832 115 1) and is extremely well illustrated. Its chapter headings are:
- The Regia Marina from 1861 to 1939
- Dockyards, Naval Bases, Ports, Shipyards and Coast Defences
- Fleet Organisation and Operations
- Ships in Service 1940-5
- Surface and Underwater Assault Craft
- Naval Aviation
- Italian Camouflage in the Second World War
- Flags
- Uniforms, Ranks, Insignia and Decorations
- 'Who's Who' of the Italian Navy in the Second World War
Bob
ReplyDeleteOooh it's shiny! I want one.
Enjoy
Cheers
PD
Peter Douglas,
ReplyDeleteFrom my very cursory look through it, this book appears to be an excellent addition to my library!
All the best,
Bob
Can I ask how big the chapter on the Surface and Underwater assault craft is? It is a current research project of mine....
ReplyDeleteMTIA.
Cheers,
Pete.
Spprojectblog (Pete),
ReplyDeleteThe chapter is eight pages long. The first four and a half pages deal with the general history of - and operations mounted using - the surface and underwater assault craft (including some interesting photos and line drawings of the MT and MTM assault craft and 100-series SLC 'Maiale'). There is then a page and a half about the development of the surface assault craft and two pages about the underwater assault craft. The latter does include some operational details as well.
It is a good general reference book about Mussolini's Navy, but I suspect that this chapter might not be detailed enough for anyone doing serious reseach. That said, it might be worth getting hold of a copy from a library just to read this chapter.
I hope that this information is of help to you.
All the best,
Bob
Oh dear, now I want a copy...
ReplyDeleteTim Gow,
ReplyDeleteCalm down ... otherwise you'll get yourself in a right old state!
If you are a good boy and ask your wife nicely I am sure that someone will buy you a copy for Chrisnmas!
All the best,
Bob
Thanks for that Bob- It's added to my wants lists now so when I see a copy at a decent price I'll grab one.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Spprojectblog (Peter),
ReplyDeleteGlad to be of help ... and I am sure that you will get a copy of this book in the near future.
All the best,
Bob