| Coronel and Falklands 1914: Duel in the South Atlantic Contributor(s): McNally, Michael (Author), Dennis, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1849086745 ISBN-13: 9781849086745 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War I - History | Military - Naval - History | Europe - Germany |
| Dewey: 940.4 |
| LCCN: 2012464750 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.2" W x 9.7" (0.75 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 - Cultural Region - Germany - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Admiral von Spee's German East Asia Cruiser Squadron of World War I stand out amidst the annals of 20th century surface naval warfare. Upon the outbreak of war in August 1914, the British Royal Navy was deployed globally, whilst aside from a small number of local vessels, the Imperial German Navy was concentrated in two areas - Home Waters (i.e. the North Sea and the Baltic) and Tsingtao in China, the home port of the crack East Asia Cruiser Squadron which, under the command of Admiral Reichsgraf von Spee contained some of Germany's most modern cruisers. As it was clear that Spee's relatively small force would be quickly overwhelmed by superior enemy numbers, the Admiralty in Berlin immediately ordered him to weigh anchor and return to Germany, a mission that many were to describe as a Himmelfahrtskommando or suicide mission. Whether Spee made it or not, the main consideration was that he would tie down a large number of enemy warships and thus prevent their deployment in other areas. This Raid title details all aspects of the exciting mission. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dennis, Peter: - Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. |