Italian MAS & MS Boats 1915-49

An illustrated history of the torpedo boats of Italy's fast coastal forces, from their raids on enemy battleships in World War I to the dashing campaigns of World War II.

INTRODUCTION
The first MAS: World War I
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Interwar developments: 1919-34
The looming war: 1935-40
OPERATIONAL HISTORY
The first phase: June 1940-June 1941
The MS: a new boat
The second phase: July 1941-December 1942
The third phase: January-September 1943
North and south
ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSION
After the end
The last bow
FURTHER READING
INDEX