Ferrara, Orazio Predatori d'acciaio

I sommergibili più letali della Seconda guerra mondiale

In the depths of the Second World War, success was measured not only by daring but also by the volume of enemy shipping sunk. The author examines the history of Italian submarines through an unflinching yet objective ranking based on tonnage destroyed, thereby systematically dismantling the victors' propaganda. While the dominance of German U-boats often goes unquestioned, archival documents reveal a surprising truth: the Italian submarines *Da Vinci* and *Tazzoli* surpassed their more famous American and British counterparts in effectiveness. A key chapter is dedicated to the legendary Carlo Fecia di Cossatothe "Blue Samurai"who, commanding the *Tazzoli*, became one of the deadliest and most respected submarine aces of the entire war. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, this volume pays tribute to the extraordinary commanders and crews who transformed their vessels into engines of war, defying not only the enemy but also the threat of imminent doom.