The Decisive Naval Battles of the British Royal Navy – Greek WWII Illustrated Magazine

Original Greek illustrated wartime magazine titled (“The Decisive Naval Battles of the British Royal Navy”), published during the Second World War.

A large-format Greek WWII illustrated periodical dedicated to the major naval engagements and wartime operations of the British Royal Navy during the early years of World War II.

Richly illustrated throughout with wartime photographs of:

• British battleships and destroyers,
• naval officers and sailors,
• combat scenes,
• warships at sea,
• naval operations and battle aftermaths.

The magazine includes material related to:

• The sinking of the German battleship Bismarck
• The Battle of the River Plate
• Narvik operations
• The Battle of Matapan
• British Royal Navy wartime campaigns
• Allied naval warfare during WWII

An impressive example of wartime military printing and illustrated naval propaganda intended for Greek readers during the war years.

Approximate date:
c.1941–1943

Condition:
28-page issue. One leaf has detached from the binding/staples but remains present. General age wear, toning, edge wear and handling marks consistent with age. Overall well preserved for a wartime publication.

Details:

Original illustrated magazine

Greek language

WWII period

28 pages

Approx. 25 × 34 cm

Softcover

Αι Αποφασιστικαί Ναυμαχίαι του Βρεττανικού Βασιλικού Ναυτικού – Ελληνικό Εικονογραφημένο Περιοδικό Β΄ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου

Σπάνιο ελληνικό εικονογραφημένο περιοδικό της περιόδου του Β΄ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου αφιερωμένο στις μεγάλες ναυμαχίες του Βρετανικού Βασιλικού Ναυτικού. Περιλαμβάνει πλούσιο φωτογραφικό υλικό πολεμικών πλοίων, ναυτικών επιχειρήσεων και ιστορικών συγκρούσεων όπως η βύθιση του Bismarck, η ναυμαχία του Rio de la Plata και η Ματαπάνα.