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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.
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About the Authors
Michael McNally was born in London in 1964. An expert on 17th- and 18th-century warfare, his previous titles for Osprey include works on the Cromwellian campaigns in Ireland 1649–52, the battles of the Boyne 1690 and Fontenoy 1745. A highly versatile author, he also has a passionate interest in more modern subjects, as demonstrated by his publications on the naval battles of Coronel and the Falklands in 1914, and a Fortress series study of Colditz. Michael is married with three children and lives in Germany, where he works for a major reinsurance company.
Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study 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.
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Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). Osprey Publishing, Published 2012. Wraps, 96 pp.; 25 cm; Volume 248 in Osprey's Campaign series; First edition, first printing; illustrated throughout with full-color battle paintings by Peter Dennis, black-and-white historical photographs, and color maps including double-page bird's-eye-view battle reconstructions. In Very Good condition. Pictorial color wrappers with a cover painting of SMS Scharnhorst under fire against a distant battleship silhouette, lettered in black with "CORONEL AND FALKLANDS 1914 / Duel in the South Atlantic" above the image and "MICHAEL McNALLY" and "ILLUSTRATED BY PETER DENNIS" below; rear cover pictorial with publisher description. Light shelf wear to covers. Sewn binding is tight. Interior pages clean and unmarked.[From back cover] The first encounter in World War I between the Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy ended in a decisive victory for the Germans at the battle of Coronel, when Admiral von Spee's crack East Asia Squadron destroyed the British 4th Cruiser Squadron off the coast of Chile. It was the first defeat suffered by the Royal Navy for over 100 years. Desperate for revenge, the British Admiralty dispatched some of their most modern ships, the battlecruisers Inflexible and Invincible, to eliminate the German threat and restore British pride. The two sides met near the Falkland Islands where the German squadron was routed. This new study details the course of these two battles that left control of the high seas in the hands of the Royal Navy. Illustrated by Peter Dennis with full-color scene reconstructions and by Osprey's cartographers with detailed bird's-eye-view battle maps and the Pacific voyage of von Spee's squadron.Contents: The Strategic Situation (The Pacific theatre; Von Spee sails; The Emden at large; Escaping the trap; Corking the bottle); Chronology; Opposing Commanders (German commanders; British commanders); Opposing Plans (German plans; British plans); Opposing Forces (The German East Asia Squadron, Die Ostasiengeschwader; The British 4th Cruiser Squadron; The British South Atlantic Station); The Campaign (The battle of Coronel; A costly delay; The battle of the Falkland Islands; The 'general chase'); Aftermath; Further Reading; Index. Seller Inventory # 20260418008
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dennis, Peter (illustrator). A highly illustrated account of the naval battles of Coronel and the Falklands in 1914, which saw the destruction of both British and German squadrons. Upon the outbreak of war, the British Royal Navy was deployed globally, whilst the Imperial German Navy was concentrated in two areas Home Waters and Tsingtao, the home port of the crack East Asia Cruiser Squadron which, under the command of Admiral von Spee contained some of Germany's most modern cruisers. As Spee made his way to the Chilean port of Valparaiso, he met the British 4th Cruiser Squadron which had been ordered to engage and defeat the German force. This resulted in the battle of Coronel where the antiquated British warships proved no match for Spee's modern cruisers. It was the first naval defeat suffered by the Royal Navy in over 100 years. When news reached London, panic reigned and two ships HMS Inflexible and Invincible were sent to lead the force against Spee. When bad weather delayed the German arrival, Spee knew that he had to stand and fight, unaware that amongst the ships opposing him were two modern battlecruisers which outclassed any of his own squadron's ships. Given the presence of Inflexible and Invincible, the result of the battle had an inevitable outcome and after several hours hard combat, Spee's ships were defeated. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006871645
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