| Above Us the Waves: The Story of Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes Contributor(s): Benson, James (Author), Warren, C. E. T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844154408 ISBN-13: 9781844154401 Publisher: Pen & Sword Military OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: It was the Italians who pioneered the use of two-man human torpedoes or 'chariots', and their attacks on ships of the Royal Navy in Alexandria Harbour in 1941 caused Winston Churchill to write to the Chief of Staffs committee to enquire what was being done to emulate these daring attacks. The result was the development of British 'chariots' which were regarded as stop-gaps until the X-craft or midget submarines could be deployed. The book is divided into five parts. The first covers the development, training, growing pains and the attempt on the Tirpitz, the second and third to Mediterranean and Norwegian operations, while the fourth deals with the coast of Fortress Europe and the Normandy Beaches. Part Five considers the special preparations for the Far East and the exploits achieved in the fight against the Japanese. There are several appendices and an index to complete an absorbing record of a novel and important innovation in warfare. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Military - Naval - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 940.545 |
| LCCN: 2008353528 |
| Series: Pen & Sword Military Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.08" W x 7.83" (0.87 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It was the Italians who pioneered the use of two-man human torpedoes or 'chariots', and their attacks on ships of the Royal Navy in Alexandria Harbour in 1941 caused Winston Churchill to write to the Chief of Staffs committee to enquire what was being done to emulate these daring attacks. The result was the development of British 'chariots' which were regarded as stop-gaps until the X-craft or midget submarines could be deployed. The book is divided into five parts. The first covers the development, training, growing pains and the attempt on the Tirpitz, the second and third to Mediterranean and Norwegian operations, while the fourth deals with the coast of Fortress Europe and the Normandy Beaches. Part Five considers the special preparations for the Far East and the exploits achieved in the fight against the Japanese. There are several appendices and an index to complete an absorbing record of a novel and important innovation in warfare. |
Contributor Bio(s): Warren, C. E. T.: - The authors both served in the special submarine branch about which they write; C E T Warren was one of the first two men to ride a human torpedo. James Benson commanded the last midget submarine in commission off British shores at the conclusion of European hostilities. |