{"product_id":"convoy-the-defence-of-sea-trade-1890-1990-paperback","title":"Convoy: The Defence of Sea Trade 1890-1990 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Winton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn authoritative examination of the role of convoy between 1890 and 1990. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers of naval history, strategy and how convoys saved the allies in both World War One and Two.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConvoy is at the heart of naval history. The Navy had indeed been first formed specifically for convoy protection: the nation's prosperity and security depending upon the safe passage of ships carrying troops and merchandise, in convoy, ever since the Middle Ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSo why was the subject of trade defence so frequently and keenly debated? How did the best navy in the world come to abandon its oldest and best practice when it needed it the most? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNaval historian John Winton examines the controversy - whether in time of war vessels can be better protected in convoys or sailing individually in protected sea-lanes - and traces the arguments leading to the adoption of the convoy system in the First World War and, despite its resounding success, grudging adoption in the Second. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author shows how the advantage in the Battle of the Atlantic swung back and forth until, in 1943, the German submarine fleets attempting to cut through Britain's shipping arteries were finally driven back by convoy escorts and long-range aircraft, assisted by sophisticated new radar equipment. The discovery was made that convoy was more than a cautious defence: it was actually the best offensive weapon against the U-boats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn Winton's expert analysis of the records combined with his knowledge of naval history result in a comprehensive study of convoy sure to appeal to all maritime enthusiasts and those keen to learn more about naval strategy between 1890 and 1990. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'a highly effective writer on naval subjects' - \u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'[John Winton] is acquiring a second reputation as an excellent historian' - \u003ci\u003eBritish Book News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The lessons of history are no more and no less important for us than they ever were and John Winton's book reminds us of vital facts we must keep to hand' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eAdmiral\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSir\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWoodward\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eKCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 590\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52987963736371,"sku":"9781800557390","price":36.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/D87WfT0SMt9781800557390.webp?v=1769072524","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/convoy-the-defence-of-sea-trade-1890-1990-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}