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This title follows from New Vanguard 51: Kriegsmarine U-boats 193945 (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.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101841763640
ISBN-139781841763644
eBay Product ID (ePID)89645838
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Book TitleKriegsmarine U-Boats 1939-45 (2)
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicEurope / Germany, Military / World War Ii
IllustratorYes, Palmer, Ian
GenreHistory
AuthorGordon Williamson
Book SeriesNew Vanguard Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.1 in
Item Weight5.3 oz.
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7.2 in
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