OPERATION GARDENING: Bomber Command Minelaying in Danish Waters 1940-1945

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Covers the evolution of mine warfare and its implications for Denmark during the Second World War, with a detailed exploration of mine types, deployment strategies, and their operational efficiency. There is a detailed examination of the RAF's minelaying campaigns, including tactical successes, failures, and broader strategic impacts, as well as a discussion of Denmark's position as a harbormaster of the Baltic and how this influenced other wartime strategies. Also discusses the post-war mineclearing efforts and the lasting effects of Second World War mine warfare on maritime safety and military strategy. Contains 57 black and white photos, 17 black and white illustrations, 24 black and white maps, 26 tables, 1 diagram, and 1 graph.