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The torpedo-bomber was a very short-lived weapon system, operational for scarcely half a century from just prior WWI to the 1960s. Yet during its brief existence it transformed naval warfare, extending the ship-killing range of ships and coastal defences to hundreds of miles. The Royal Navy and Fleet Air Arm led the way, recording the first sinking of a ship by aerial torpedo in August 1915 but all major navies eagerly developed their own torpedo bomber forces. The torpedo-bomber reached its zenith in WWII, particularly from 1940-42, with notable successes at the Battle of Taranto, the sinking of the Bismarck and Pearl Harbor. It was the weapon of choice for both the US and Japanese in the big Pacific battles such as Midway. In the latter stages of the war, increasingly effective anti-aircraft fire and interceptor aircraft started to render it obsolete, a process completed post-war by long-range anti-ship missiles. Jean-Denis Lepage traces the development of torpedo bombers worldwide, describing their tactics, operational history and the aircraft themselves, including such well-loved types as the Swordfish, Beaufighter and Avenger. Over 300 aircraft are beautifully illustrated. AUTHOR: Jean-Denis Lepage was born in 1952 at Meaux (France) near Paris. After studying English at the University of Angers (Maine-et-Loire), Jean-Denis worked in the UK before moving to Groningen in The Netherlands. He now works as a free-lance translator, illustrator and author. He has published several books with the accent on fortifications and WW2. His previous works include: Hitler's Stormtroopers (Frontline, 2016). 300 b/w drawings

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Lepage is as handy with his pen in writing as well as drawing. All manner of countries and their aircraft are captured in this well organized and friendly book to read. --Travel for Aircraft A small encyclopedia on torpedo bombers that is easy to consult with drawings instead of photos that make it very original. --On the Old Barbed Wire

A small encyclopedia on torpedo bombers that is easy to consult with drawings instead of photos that make it very original. --On the Old Barbed Wire

A small encyclopedia on torpedo bombers that is easy to consult with drawings instead of photos that make it very original. --On the Old Barbed Wire

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Jean-Denis Lepage was born in 1952 at Meaux (France) near Paris. After studying English at the University of Angers (Maine-et-Loire), Jean-Denis worked in the UK before moving to Groningen in The Netherlands. He now works as a free-lance translator, illustrator and author. He has published several books with the accent on fortifications and WW2. His previous works include: Hitler's Stormtroopers (Frontline, 2016).

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