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Decima Flottiglia MAS: The Best Commandos of the Second World War Hardcover – June 22, 2017

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A group of determined young human torpedoes and assault swimmers fought bravely for Italy in the Second World War, inspiring fear and respect from the British Navy. The actions of these few men severely reduced British naval power in the Mediterranean. Even with small numbers, and using relatively limited resources, the frogmen were a very effective force in the war against the British. By the end of the war, these men would sink or severely disable over 73,000 tons of Allied warships, and over 128,000 tons of merchant shipping. The story of the Italian frogmen is one of determination and bravery. Against overwhelming odds, they were able to inflict considerable damage on Allied shipping. Their tactics also aroused confusion and nervousness with the Allied commanders and their ship’s crews. Italy's Decima Flottiglia MAS pre-dates both the U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Teams, formed in 1943 and forerunners of the better-known U.S. Navy SEALs; and the British Royal Marines Special Boat Service formed as an offshoot of the Special Air Service in 1941. Perhaps the determination and actions of the Decima Flottiglia MAS qualify them as the best commandos of the Second World War. This book tells their story.

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Walter S. Zapotoczny Jr. is an award-winning writer and editor with over 25 years’ experience producing many different types of copy. He is the author of over 150 published articles and three books. Walter is a contributing writer and reviewer for several international publications. He is a former historian with the US Army, specializing is military history, Holocaust studies and events that transcend single states, regions and cultures. A native of Pennsylvania, Walter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in world military history and a Master of Arts with honors in global history from American Public University.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fonthill Media (June 22, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 162545113X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1625451132
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.41 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 9.75 inches

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Walter Zapotoczny is an award-winning writer and historian with over 30 years experience producing many different types of copy. He is the author of over 150 published articles and numerous books.

Walter was born in Western Pennsylvania in 1949. His father served under General George S. Patton during World War II and his mother wrote letters during the war to servicemen without families. Growing up he developed a keen interest in history and read everything he could find about the military and conflicts.

After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving for six years. Following over ten years in the management consulting business writing procedure manuals for clients, and a brief dabble in politics, he re-enlisted and went on active duty. He served for over twenty-eight years, with his last assignment as the 28th Infantry Division Command Historian.

Walter has traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, Europe, and North Africa. He has visited World War I and World War II battlefields in Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany, Egypt, and France.

After retiring, he and his wife moved to Baja California where he began teaching creative writing and editing a regional magazine. Back in the United States, Walter is currently working on several books while teaching history at a local college..

Walter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in world military history and a Master of Arts with honors in global history, together with emphasis in English composition and writing. He specializes in military history, Holocaust studies and events that transcend single states, regions and cultures.