E-Boat vs MTB

The English Channel 1941–45

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Description

An examination of the 'small boat' war between the Germans and the British in the English Channel.

During the Second World War, German E-Boats were so active in the English Channel that the narrow stretch of water became known as 'E-Boat Alley'. To counter the threat of these E-Boats, Britain brought its coastal forces to bear – flotillas of small Motor Torpedo and Gun Boats (MTBs and MGBs) and Motor Launches (MLs). As the Germans sought to maintain their supremacy in Channel waters, they continued to develop their E-Boat designs to accommodate more armor and more firepower. Rather than matching the newer E-Boats for armament, the British developed several types to fulfill the varied roles for which the Kriegsmarine were attempting to use the E-Boat.

Illustrated with high-quality photographs and battlescene artworks, this book details this developing conflict, examining the evolution of the boats involved, and covering their battles from fights in the Thames Estuary to the build-up for D-Day.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chronology
Design and development
Strategic Situation
Technical specifications
The combatants
Combat
Statistics and analysis
Aftermath
Bibliography
Glossary

Product details

Published 01 Sep 2022
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 80
ISBN 9781472859624
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations Illustrated with 50 image in black and white in addition to 12 in color
Series Duel
Short code DUE 34
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

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Gordon Williamson

Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant who s…

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Ian Palmer

Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist…

Illustrator

Howard Gerrard

Howard Gerrard studied at the Wallasey School of A…

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