Introduction
Major Surface Vessels of the Koninklijke Marine
Submarines of the Koninklijke Marine
Risk Theory and its Impact on the Operations of Koninklijke Marine
Warships, 1941-42
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
A new history of the development of the Dutch fleet in the early 20th century, and the role these warships played in World War II, from the defence of Rotterdam to the Battle of the Java Sea and beyond.
Ryan K. Noppen is a military author and analyst originally from
Kalamazoo, Michigan and holds a Master of Arts degree in European
History from Purdue University. He has worked as a naval and
aviation subject matter expert on projects for the US Navy, taught
college courses in military history, and presently serves as the
headmaster of a Christian Classical school. A scholar of Dutch,
German, and Central European military history, he has published a
major history of Dutch air power and has written several titles for
Osprey. He lives in Virginia, USA.
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. Paul’s art has illustrated the works of Patrick
O’Brian, Dudley Pope and C.S. Forester amongst others, and hangs in
many corporate and private collections all over the world. A Member
of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, Paul lives and works in
Surrey.
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