Description: An illustrated examination of the role played by the Sunderland as an antisubmarine aircraft during the Battle of the Atlantic, focusing on the key battles of the Biscay campaign in 1943–44. The Sunderland is an iconic British aircraft of World War II, and the only RAF Coastal Command type to perform frontline service throughout the conflict. Its prime target – the German U-boat – was a deadly adversary to Allied warships and other oceangoing vessels but proved vulnerable to detection and air attacks from the radar-equipped Sunderland. This book examines the respective advantages and drawbacks of these two maritime predators by providing a vivid analysis of their historic engagement during the Biscay campaign in 1943–44. Drawing upon first-hand accounts of this famous duel, Mark Lardas tells the story of how highly skilled Sunderland crews took the fight to an often-elusive enemy and helped RAF Coastal Command defeat the U-boat threat. Maps, tactical diagrams, photographs and specially commissioned artwork bring the action to life as the Sunderland's losses – and eventual victory – in the Bay of Biscay play out in fascinating, insightful detail. Sunderland vs U-boat: Bay of Biscay 1943–44Mark Lardas (Author), Jim Laurier (Illustrator) PublishedOct 24 2023FormatPaperbackEdition1stExtent80ISBN9781472854810ImprintOsprey PublishingIllustrationsColour artwork plates and maps; black & white and colour photographs and illustrations.Dimensions10 x 7 inchesSeriesDuelShort codeDUE 130PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
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Book Title: Sunderland Vs U-Boat : Bay of Biscay 1943-44
Book Series: Duel
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Item Length: 9.8in
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication Year: 2023
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Item Height: 0.3in
Author: Mark Lardas
Features: Illustrated
Genre: History, Military, War & Combat
Topic: Military History, Modern History, War, Warfare, World History, World War II, Military / World War II, Military / Naval, Military / Aviation
Item Width: 7.2in
Item Weight: 9.6 Oz
Number of Pages: 80 Pages
