A leading naval and military historian presents the first book to cover the major submarine campaigns in all the WWII theaters. Vividly recreates the experience of submarine and anti-submarine warfare from the decision makers in the war offices to the men in the boats. Describes the disappointing pe[...]
In "Maritime Dominion" Peter Padfield examines the historical influence of naval power. Taking the reader from 1852 to the present day, his work covers the ascent of the United States into the role left open by Britains decline, and the position of Russian and Germany as contrary powers.
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When Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess set off for Britain on a peace mission in May 1941, he launched one of the great mysteries of the Second World War. Had he really acted alone, without Hitler's knowledge? Who were the British he had come to see? Was British intelligence involved? Award-winning histo[...]