Vice Admiral B.B. Schofield

About the Author

Vice Admiral B.B. Schofield, a distinguished naval officer with a career spanning decades of active service, brings unparalleled authenticity to his writings on maritime warfare. Having risen through the ranks during the tumultuous years of World War II, Schofield witnessed firsthand the daring exploits of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. His book 'Stringbags in Action: Taranto 1940 & Bismarck 1941' vividly recounts the pivotal raids that crippled Italian battleships at Taranto and contributed to the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck, drawing on personal experiences and declassified documents to illuminate the bravery of Swordfish pilots and their obsolete biplanes, affectionately known as 'stringbags.' A recipient of numerous honors for his leadership at sea, Schofield's narratives blend meticulous historical detail with gripping storytelling, offering readers an insider's perspective on the turning points of naval history.