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Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45 (2)
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Description
This title follows from New Vanguard 51: Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939–45 (1) and charts the continuing development of the U-boat in German service, including the evolution of the Type IX as a long range 'cruiser' intended for solo operations in distant waters. Also covered is the revolutionary Type XXI, conceived of in 1942 and launched in April 1944, the first true submarine rather than submersible, whose arrival was just too late to influence the war. Other vessels covered are the Type XXIII, a small vessel armed with only two torpedoes but technically highly advanced, and the Type X minelayers, which were rarely used in their intended role and more often used as supply boats.
Table of Contents
Armament
Torpedoes
Mines
Rockets
The Focke-Achgelis
Other standard equipment
The Type X
The Type XB
The Type XXI
The Type XXIII
The Wa201
The Type XVIIB
Foreign submarines
Midget submarines
Bibliography
Colour plate commentary
Index
Product details
| Published | Jul 25 2002 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781841763644 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 40 b/w; 7 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Short code | NVG 55 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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