Their tactics and strategies blasted trails of terror and destruction, leaving in their wake the sunken hulls and twisted wreckage of ships of the Allied forces. They destroyed everything from submarines to battleships. A well-researched account of daring Italian navy frogmen.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Thrilling!,
By Jim Heddlesten (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Frogmen: First Battles (Hardcover)
Outstanding book on the history of the Decima MAS (10th Light Flotilla). This naval assault unit defined the term "frogmen" who were the originators of underwater warfare. They mastered the use of the "Human Torpedo" and "Explosive Motor Boats" and wrecked havoc on Allied ships. No longer did the Allies have the luxury of feeling secure in port. When I bought this book I could not put it down. Italian war heros such as Teseo, Borghese and de la Penne all come to life in this well written book. The great pictures are also worth noting.If you are to buy any book on Italian World War Two actions, this is it! Highly, Highly Recommended!! Jim Heddlesten
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Underwater warfare at its best!,
By alfa011@prtc.net (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Frogmen: First Battles (Hardcover)
A very interesting book showing the exploits of the originators of modern underwater warfare: the Italian frogmen! This book will take you to each mission (in WW II) like you were there. Spine chilling details of almost fanatical dedication to triumph over any challenge! Highly recommended to anyone interested in historical diving and underwater warfare. In the minus side, the book could be improved with more and better photographs of the gear and equipment used by these early underwater wariors.
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The finest Navy commandos in History,
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This review is from: Frogmen: First Battles (Hardcover)
I just received my copy of this excellent book yesterday from amazon.com, I must agree it's very well written and details the amazing missions of the 10th light comandos superbly!It's a definite must buy if you're into military history, and it does do justice to the real exploits of this elite Italian unit that severely embarrassed and almost crippled the British Royal Navy led by Admiral Andrew Cunningham. The latter of which led a campaign of misinformation by keeping any reference to the events detailed in this recount out of English history books in a hush hush propaganda campaign for almost 55 years now. I've almost finished reading it am and now sadly at chapter 23 the last chapter in the book, sadly because the reader is left wanting more and one wishes thatthe Authors William Schofield and P.J. carisella would release a second volume as surely there is more to tell about the 10th light flottila (Decima mas who wore the emblem of a blue shield with a skull holding a red rose between its teeth and a large red X as its insignia) than is covered in this brilliantly written volume... If you have'nt read this book yet then I urge you to do so ... And it details an aspect of military history that all should learn about... buy it now! it's that good!
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On a warm and humid night in June of 1942, Prince Valerio Borghese of the Italian Royal Navy was a dinner guest at German Submarine Headquarters on the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
torpedo teams, limpet mines, harbor defenses, time fuse Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
River Serchio, Tenth Light, New York, Suda Bay, Queen Elizabeth, Grand Harbor, Royal Navy, Italian Navy, Prince Borghese, United States, Villa Carmela, Monte Gargano, North Africa, Pepo Martini, Teseo Tesei, World War, Denby Dale, Giorgio Giobbe, Moccagatta Column, North Mole, Elmo Bridge, Fiona Shell, King Victor Emmanuel, Naval Ministry, North Atlantic New!
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On a warm and humid night in June of 1942, Prince Valerio Borghese of the Italian Royal Navy was a dinner guest at German Submarine Headquarters on the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
torpedo teams, limpet mines, harbor defenses, time fuse Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
River Serchio, Tenth Light, New York, Suda Bay, Queen Elizabeth, Grand Harbor, Royal Navy, Italian Navy, Prince Borghese, United States, Villa Carmela, Monte Gargano, North Africa, Pepo Martini, Teseo Tesei, World War, Denby Dale, Giorgio Giobbe, Moccagatta Column, North Mole, Elmo Bridge, Fiona Shell, King Victor Emmanuel, Naval Ministry, North Atlantic New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Who killed the Red Baron? by P. J. Carisella in Back Matter
- Frogmen: First Battles by William Schofield in Front Matter
- The Black Prince And The Sea Devils: The Story Of Valerio Borghese And The Elite Units Of The Decima Mas by Jack Greene in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- A Midshipman's War: A Young Man in the Mediterranean Naval War 1941-1943 by Frank Wade in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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