French Navy 1939–42
The Marine nationale in World War II
$26.39
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
30 June 2026
Summary
An authoritative, illustrated analysis of the official French Navy in World War II, under the command of the Third Republic and of Vichy.
At the outbreak of World War II, the Marine nationale was the most powerful navy in continental Europe, unified in its purpose of defending the nation and the colonial empire. It was the product of the unique 1920s–30s French naval doctrine and armaments development, as a continental power with worldwide interests. The fall of Franc…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472865908 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472865901 |
| Author: | Hugues Canuel, Adam Tooby |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 261g |
| Dimensions: | 8mm x 184mm x 248mm |
| Series: | Fleet |
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Critics Review
With an engaging narrative, backed by a range of great maps, tables and fabulous artwork, this extraordinary period in the Marine nationale’s history proved to be an absorbing read and a great addition to the series. * History Bookchat *
One thing I have remarked on before is the quality of the illustrations in these books, and this one is no exception. They really are top quality, and I think some of the illustrations would make a great addition to a naval enthusiast’s study. The illustrator specialises in aviation and military art, and I think it shows. * Army Rumour Service *
Hugues Canuel
Captain Hugues Canuel, RCN, PhD is a career naval officer who currently serves as Defence Advisor at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore, and previously as Defence Attaché in Tokyo 2018-22. He earned his PhD in War Studies at the Royal Military College of Canada, where he was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor of History in 2021. Naval Institute Press has published his doctoral thesis as The Fall and Rise of French Seapower.
Adam Tooby is a renowned digital modeller and illustrator.
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