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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Above Us the Waves The Story of Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes by C.E.T. Warren Above Us the Waves: The Story of Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes (Pen & Sword Military Classics): 77. Synopsis: It was the Italians who pioneered the use of two-man human torpedoes or 'chariots', and their attacks on ships of the Royal Navy in Alexandria Harbour in 1941 caused Winston Churchill to write to the Chief of Staffs committee to enquire what was being done to emulate these daring attacks. The result was the development of British 'chariots' which were regarded as stop-gaps until the X-craft or midget submarines could be deployed. The book is divided into five parts. The first covers the development, training, growing pains and the attempt on the Tirpitz, the second and third to Mediterranean and Norwegian operations, while the fourth deals with the coast of Fortress Europe and the Normandy Beaches. Part Five considers the special preparations for the Far East and the exploits achieved in the fight against the Japanese. There are several appendices and an index to complete an absorbing record of a novel and important innovation in warfare. Synopsis: Divided into five parts, this is a story of the development and operations of the Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes. It talks about development, training, growing pains, the attempt on the Tirpitz, Mediterranean and Norwegian operations, the coast of Fortress Europe and the Normandy Beaches and the special preparations for the Far East. Bibliographic Details. Title: Above Us the Waves: The Story of Midget . Publisher: Pen & Sword Military Publication Date: 2006 Binding: Soft cover Book Condition: Fine. Above Us the Waves: The Story of Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes by C.E.T. Warren. WARREN, C.E.T & BENSON, James - Above us the Waves: The Story of Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes WARREN, C.E.T & BENSON, James - Above us the Waves: The Story of Midget Submarines and Human Torpedoes. First published & reprinted in 1953. Fair to Poor condition. Spine faded & foxing across front cover & page edges. Corners slightly bumped. No dustjacket. Published: George Harp & Co, 1953. Films similar to or like Above Us the Waves. Attacked on multiple occasions by Allied forces during World War II. Placed out of action for a lengthy period following the Operation Source midget submarine attack on 22 September 1943 and for a short period after the Operation Tungsten aircraft carrier strike on 3 April 1944. Wikipedia. British Royal Navy submariner of World War II. Later a bestselling author. Wikipedia. 1953 British comedy drama film directed by Ralph Thomas and starring an ensemble cast including Stanley Holloway, Donald Sinden and Bill Owen. 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X5 disappeared with her crew, believed sunk by a direct hit from one of Tirpitz's 105 mm (4.1 in) guns before placing demolition charges. The concept for the attack was developed by Commander Cromwell-Varley, with support of Max Horton, Flag Officer Submarines, and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The commanders of X6 and X7 each received the Victoria Cross. Francis Russell Murray Flint, R.S.W., R.O.I., R.S.M.A. (1915-1977) was the son the Royal Academician Sir William Russell Flint, and nephew of the naval aviation pioneer Rear-Admiral Sir Murray Sueter, C.B., M.P.. He was educated at Cheltenham College and the merchant service cadet training ship H.M.S. Conway. He afterwards studied at the Grosvenor School of Modern Art, the Royal Academy Schools and later in Paris. Specializing in in maritime and coastal scenes, his work appeared in the Illustrated London News, The Sketch and Tatler. He joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1938, and, was later accredited as an official War Artist in Far East. He exhibited at the R.A., the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Water-Colours, Imperial War Museum and the Royal Society of Painters in Water-Colours, where he was also Vice-President. In the 1950s he was commissioned by the writer, photographer and film producer, William MacQuitty (1905-2004) to produce illustrations of the making of ‘Above Us the Waves’ and the Titanic movie ‘A Night to Remember’.

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