Gordon Williamson

German E-boats 1939-45 (eBook, PDF)

Illustrator: Palmer, Ian

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

By the outbreak of World War II, Germany had done much to replace the Kaiser's High Seas Fleet, which was scuttled following their surrender at the end of World War I.

Forced to build anew, the Kriegsmarine possessed some of the most technically advanced warships in existence. Although the heavy units of the fleet were too small in number to pose much of a threat, Germany was particularly well served by her Navy's smaller vessels, in particular the U-Boats and the S-Boats. Known to the allies as the E-Boats ('Enemy'), they performed sterling duties in the Black Sea and English Channel, where they became a particular scourge.

Alongside ample illustrations, Gordon Williamson explores these E-Boats and the details of their design.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 48
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. April 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781780966625
• Artikelnr.: 38424940

Autorenporträt

Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant. He spent seven years with the military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey.

Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he has provided illustrations for many publications, from modelling James Bond's Aston Martin to recreating lunar landings. He lives and works in London with his wife and three cats.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Developmental Details
General Description
Armament
Powerplant
Colour Schemes
Radar
Organisation of the S-Bootwaffe
Operational use
Bibliography
Colour Plate Commentary
Index