Coastal Command V. the U-boat: A Complete World War II Coastal Command Review

This book details the formation and problems encountered by wartime RAF Coastal Command, the personalities involved and in particular the opposition that A.M.Joubert faced in establishing a credible war machine against the odds, including the Air Staff! He knew that the establishment of a Coastal Command and the introduction of ASV radar and other technical advances was the only way to contain the U-Boat menace. The book: Explains the important part played by Bletchley Park in de-crypting the German W/T codes and U-Boat operational instruction messages. Details the development of ASV and Leigh Light for night operations. Documents the deployment of new heavy calibre weapons and depth-charges, and the American Mk 24 Acoustic Homing Torpedo and Sonobouys.