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 photo 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 harbour as captured by photo
reconnaissance. Analysis of selective enlargements adds to the understanding.
Even the most devout follower of warships will learn
something.
