Table of Contents

Introduction
Italian naval strategy and the role of the battleship
Italian naval tactics and the role of the battleship
Italian battleship design and development up until the First World War and the impact of the Washington and London Naval Treaties
Italian Battleship weapons
Italian Battleship
The Battleship classes (Cavour Class, Duilio Class, Vittorio Veneto Class)
Italian Battleships at War
Conclusion

Promotional Information

A detailed look a Italy's battleships during World War II and the part they played in the naval war in the Mediterranean.

About the Author

Mark Stille is the author of numerous Osprey titles focusing on naval history. He recently concluded a nearly 40-year career in the intelligence community, including tours on the faculty of the Naval War College, on the Joint Staff and on US Navy ships. He received his BA in History from the University of Maryland and also holds an MA from the Naval War College.

Paul Wright has painted ships of all kinds for most of his career, specializing in steel and steam warships from the late 19th century to the present day. He is a Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists and has illustrated the works of Patrick O’Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others.

Reviews

"The seven battleships of the Regia Marina that served in World War II enjoyed reputations superior to the Italian fleet as a whole ... This well-illustrated monograph gives the reader a thorough technical and operational look at the ships." --Richard D. Burgess, Seapower (December 2011) "...an excellent primer for those interested in learning about Italian battleships of World War Two." --Luke R. Bucci, IPMS/USA