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Companion to the German Navy 1939-1945
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- Book Synopsis
- Synonymous with such infamous battleships as the 'Bismarck', 'Scharnhorst' and 'Tirpitz', the German Navy (or Reichsmarine) was renamed the Kriegsmarine in 1935, shortly after the emergence of the Nazi State, and went through a major re-organization in 1939. During the Second World War, it became a much-feared adversary both on and beneath the high seas, with its marauding U-boat 'wolf packs' coming close to defeating Britain in the Battle of the Atlantic. Jak Showell examines the different roles of the Fleet, and its organization and training activities during the war years. Incidents and operations are described, together with technical data for ships, U-boats and their weaponry. A guide to German Navy uniforms and insignia is included, together with full details of rank structure and specialist trades.
- About The Author
- JAK P MALLMAN SHOWELL is the son of a U-boat diesel mechanic, who died in action. Jak works as a full-time naval historian, author and photographer. He speaks fluent German. He is considered one of the leading authorities on the Battle of the Atlantic and has produced many books on naval activity during the Second World War.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780752451015
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The History Press, (15 June 2009)
- Number of Pages
- 274
- Weight
- 730 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 250 x 172 x 22 mm
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