Description: OSPREY RAID 33: U-47 in Scapa Flow: The Sinking of HMS Royal Oak 1939Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)Publication Date: 2015Binding: PaperbackIllustrator: Dennis, Peter; Gilliland, AlanCondition: NEWDust Jacket Condition: No JacketAbout this titleSynopsis:Even with Germany in the ascendency at the beginning of World War II, Scapa Flow was supposed to be the safe home base of the British Navy. Nothing and nobody could penetrate the defences of this bastion, which was built up to formidable levels in World War I and symbolized the British's faith in their navy's invulnerability. So how, in the dead of night on October 13, was Gunther Prien's U-47 able to slip through the line of protective warships undetected to sink the mighty Royal Oak? This book provides the answer with an account of one of the most daring naval raids of World War II indeed - in all of history. Drawing on the very latest underwater archaeological research, this study explains how Prien and his crew navigated the North Sea, Kirk Sound and some very unlikely odds to land a devastating blow on the British, and became among the very first German heroes of World War II. It reveals the level of disrepair Scapa Flow had fallen into. It delves into the intriguing conspiracy theories surrounding the event, including an alleged cover-up by the then First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill. DISCLAIMER NOTES: PHOTOS: PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INSPECT ALL PICTURES. We may include stock images for better representation. We will always include pictures of the actual item whenever possible. If we have multiple of the same item, the pictures may be stock photos. CONDITION: Unless otherwise stated, the item will be listed as new. Due to age and storage, the item may have some shelf wear, dings, and or dents. Any significant damage or defects will be noted in this description. PRICE: Our prices are based on condition, collectability, and rarity.
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PublishedOn: 2015-10-20
Title: U-47 in Scapa Flow: The Sinking of Hms Royal Oak 1939 (Raid)
Book Title: U-47 in Scapa Flow : the Sinking of Hms Royal Oak 1939
Number of Pages: 80 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Topic: Military / World War II
Item Height: 0.3 in
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Gilliland, Alan, Dennis, Peter, Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 9.2 Oz
Item Length: 9.9 in
Author: Angus Konstam
Item Width: 7.3 in
Book Series: Raid Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
