Richly illustrated, this book offers a fresh history and analysis of how the most important fleet of the Royal Navy operated and fought during the critical early years of World War II. Naval historian Angus Konstam explores the battle, roles, and strategies of the Home Fleet, which was Britain's most powerful fighting force during those crucial times, anchored at the northern haven of Scapa Flow.

It explains the complex responsibilities of the fleet, which was simultaneously tasked with preventing the powerful German Naval Force from entering the Atlantic, preparing to prevent any channel crossing operation, and attacking German naval operations in the North Sea. The actions of the Home Fleet included the loss of HMS Hood, the sinking of the Bismarck, and confronting the invasion of Norway, Germany's largest amphibious operation of the war.

It contains impressive new art and 3D diagrams and maps, offering a detailed view of the Home Fleet during these crucial years of the war, from the capabilities of the warships to logistics and intelligence gathering, as well as how and why it fought the way it did.

Pages: 80, Year Published: 0702, Dimensions: 18.4x18.4cm