PUBLICATIONS
Iron heart
A pictorial history of the Armored Division Ariete
The Ariete is the best-known of the Italian Regio Esercito's armored divisions. As the spearhead of Italian forces in North Africa, its name is linked to the Afrika Korps' victories and to the gigantic battles that marked operations in Libya and Egypt between 1941 and 1942.
Both criticized and praised by the Desert Fox, Erwin Rommel, the Ariete Division gradually gained in experience alongside the powerful German war machine, and its numerous successes made it an elite force. The Division nevertheless continued to suffer from a lack of material, both in terms of quantity and quality.
Historian David Zambon, a specialist in Italian armed forces during the World War Two, brings us a pictorial history of this division, from its beginnings to its last brave stand during the Battle of El-Elamein in November 1942. Dozens of unique photos are showing the Ariete's main combat vehicles, including its tanks and the famous Autoblinda Fiat Ansaldo and Semovente assault guns.
Approximately 140 pages.
The German submarine Typ VII
Terror in the Atlantic: a U-Boat story
The Typ VII attack submarine is without doubt the best-known submarine of WW2. Hundreds were built and commanded by astoundingly successful naval aces; the Typ VII richly deserved its nickname ‘the work horse of the U-Bootwaffe’. However, what is less well-known is that although being designed pre-war as a reliable interim vessel, the original type evolved throughout the war in a series of improved versions. This was because, when confronted with escort ships and aircrafts, the Typ VII had to adapt in order to survive. Faster, better armed, able to dive deeper, more modern and easier to mass produce, its design, dimensions and performances changed considerably between 1935 and 1944, with at least six versions built and three others being studied and then abandoned.
In this book, William S. Terrence presents all the versions clearly and precisely, with explanations as to why and how they came about. Each is accompanied by detailed technical specifications, period never-published photographs and breathtaking 3D views (including close-ups and cutaways) that have been carefully selected to illustrate the text.
A reference book for all submarine buffs! An outstanding addition to your library!
Approximately 160 pages.
The North Atlantic convoy war
Volume I - an Allied perspective
How and why were Atlantic convoys put in place? How were they really organized? How were they escorted and with which weapons, men and tactics? What about the merchant ships, the routes they took and the dangers that awaited them? How did men survive being torpedoed in the middle of the Atlantic?
Using a thematic approach, the author has answered many fascinating questions in a book that covers one of the most drawn out and brutal campaigns of World War II, focusing first on the British convoys then those of the Allies.
The first chapter takes a look at the leaders, from Churchill to the commanders of the nautical sectors and the Convoy commodores. Also shown are the services, branches and committees that worked together against the Axis submarine and air forces to save the United Kingdom from being cut off and starved. The second chapter focuses on the vital role played by naval intelligence, whereas the third covers the operations themselves. Shown in detail are the tactics used by escort ships and how they evolved. The last chapter covers the ships, weapon systems, technology and material engaged during this huge struggle. The book is filled with numerous and varied illustrations, as well as photos, posters, maps, but also numerous 3D artworks of ships such as the Liberty Ship, sloops, destroyers and the famous corvettes and escort carriers. Color illustrations show the main aircraft that saw action in the fight against German submarines.
This publication will be soon followed by a second volume that this time covers the Battle of the Atlantic from the German perspective, following U-Boat patrols and those of the wolfpacks.
Approximately 220 pages.
