Wragg, David.

Swordfish. The Story of the Taranto Raid.

London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, (2003),

First Edition. octavo, blue paper boards in dust jacket. (xvi), 224pp. Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Item #18325

Illustrated with photographs and maps. The daring story of the first carrier strike against an enemy fleet, and how 42 men flying ancient biplanes dealt the Italian battlefleet a mortal blow. This attack forced the Italian fleet to move to Naples and thereafter it became much less of a threat. Very fine copy.

Price: $20.00