This book is the only complete guide in English to the Regia Marina; the Italian navy with which Mussolini fought World War II. Starting with the historical background; it describes how the navy developed; how it was organized; the facilities that supported it; and the operations it conducted both before and after the armistice in 1943. It also details all its ships; with full technical particulars; plans and photos. There are chapters on special topics like camouflage; uniforms; decorations and insignia; and a 'who's who' of important naval personalities. The reference value of the book is enhanced by a comprehensive bibliography and guide to sources. The illustrations are drawn from the author s collection of naval photographs; considered one of the best in Italy.
#570177 in Books 2003-05-10 2003-05-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; 1.00 #File Name: 1590521374400 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mary Custis Lee; Great Granddaughter of George WashingtonBy Virginia K. ReillyReading to my girls 6 and 11 years old. A wonderful education. Tough reading for them to understand especially the younger one. Names and locations become more and more familiar. This morning we read about Savannah and Hurricane Matthew is blowing in there today. We have read twice outdoors for less distractions. I am reading to them one chapter on Saturday and a second on Sunday. We read about her wedding today and new baby son is named after George Washington. Mary's faith is also interesting as so much of her prayers to God she is speaking back scripture.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Book ABOUT THE LOYALTY OF A WIFE AND THE SADNESS OF WARBy ADCI lived in the Washington D.C. area and visited Arlington National Cemetery and the Custis-Lee home a number of times. It is a lovely home; and I was always sad to think that General Lee;s wife had to leave her home. She never returned. I read this book as a teenager. It was one of the books that impressed on me the great sadness of the Civil War.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the few books about Mrs.GENERAL LeeBy Teresa P. SilvaThis is a well researched and written book detailing the life of Mary Custis Lee. With many books with this amount of history it can sometimes be difficult to follow along. That wasn't an issue with this book. An added bonus was the revelation of Mary's spiritual life and her trust in God. She was an example of a moral and honest life in the midst of loss and tragedy.
