For his latest book Colonel Roy Stanley presents aerial photographs of the German and Italian fleets that were selected as important six decades ago and have long lain dormant, unindexed and unexplained. Extensive use of aerial and other Intelligence imagery from long retired files would be enough to make this book a must for those intrigued by Second World War II intelligence and naval history. But it is the author's commentary that makes this work truly unique, thanks to his aerial interpretation experience, ability to provide intelligence analysis, and academic background.. Meticulously researched for ship identification, the eye of an experienced PI sees things others might miss, and the author tells us what he sees. Some of these photos may have appeared in contemporary documents but never with the insight presented in this book. We see warships under attack, at sea and in the harbour as captured by photo reconnaissance. Analysis of selective enlargements adds to the understanding. Even the most devout follower of warships will learn something. AUTHOR: Colonel Roy Stanley II (retired), became an Aerial Photo Interpreter in 1959 and went on to assignments with the Defence Intelligence Agency, the Air Staff and in Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. Now retired after 27 years he lives near Fredericksburg, Virginia. This is his sixth book. V Weapons Hunt was published by Pen and Sword in 2010. SELLING POINTS: ? Superb, largely previously unseen aerial photographs of the German and Italian Naval fleets during WWII. ? Expert explanation and commentary. ? Photo recce and air photography played a vital role in the Allies' campaign for naval supremacy. ILLUSTRATIONS: 200 Br illustrations *
