014 ROYAL NAVY FORCE H 1940-42: Britain's strike force at Gibraltar

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Explains the roles, organization, and history of the Royal Navy's unique strategic task force. Presents a detailed study of Force H's purpose, capabilities, organization, and how it fought to dominate the seas around the crucial Straits of Gibraltar. Demonstrates how Force H, more than any other British naval force, had the strategic flexibility and firepower to turn the tide of war in not just one, but two vital theaters. Illustrated throughout with 40 archive photos and 13 pages of original color illustrations.