A Dictionary of Coastal Command, 1939–1945

A Dictionary of Coastal Command, 1939–1945
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Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Total Pages : 183
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ISBN-10 : 9781473872738
ISBN-13 : 1473872731
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Coastal Command, 1939–1945 by : Geoff Simpson

Download or read book A Dictionary of Coastal Command, 1939–1945 written by Geoff Simpson and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alphabetical account of the part in the Second World War played by the Kipper Fleet as it was known in the RAF. Coastal Command often lacked resources compared with other home commands, giving it its other nickname of the Cinderella Service. Its main role was defensive that of protecting Britains vital sea borne supply lines in home waters as well as in the Mediterranean, the Middle East and around the coasts of Africa.Coastal Command also acted in an offensive capacity, particularly in the so-called Battle of the Barges in 1940 which helped deter Hitler from invading the UK, and in the Mediterranean and the Baltic, attacking German shipping. Coastal Command, however, is most usually remembered for the war against the U-boats, one that was eventually won.From A to Z this well-illustrated book tells the story of the gallantry, the achievements, the losses, the VCs, the aircraft and much else about RAF Coastal Command.


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