Description
Book SynopsisCalled by some a 'Mediterranean Jutland,' the Battle of the Otranto Straits involved warships from Austria, Germany, Italy, Britain, and France. This is the story of the largest naval engagement in the Mediterranean during the First World War.
Trade ReviewIn this work, Prof. Halpern, long a thoughtful specialist in World War I in the Mediterranean, not only gives the reader a rattling good account of the actual battle, but fits it firmly within the overall framework of the Great War, takes a look at the opposing navies, and provides useful profiles of the respective commanders . . . and much more.February 2010
* Strategypage.com *
Prof. Halpern, one of the premier students of World War I at sea, not only gives the reader a rattling good account of the actual battle, but fits it firmly into the overall framework of the Great War. . . Fall-Winter 2009
* NYMAS Review *
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations
Preface
1. The Naval War in the Adriatic
2. The Allies in the Southern Adriatic
3. The Austrians Prepare an Attack
4. The Attack of the Drifters
5. The Pursuit
6. The Forces Return
7. The Results of the Battle
Epilogue
Appendix A: Glossary of Geographic Names
Appendix B: Equivalent Ranks
Notes
Select Bibliography
Index
