Deep Sea Hunters : RAF Coastal Command and the War Against the U-Boats and the German Navy 1939–1945

This enthralling new release from Martin Bowman details all the varied and dynamic operations at sea carried out by RAF Coastal Command against the U-boats and the German Navy during the Second World War. Beginning with the disastrous Norwegian Campaign, it takes in the numerous attacks on the bustling German submarine base at Lorient, the attack on Brest, as well as many other pivotal and memorable events to enliven the history of the sea-lanes during the Second World War. Battles with the U-boats are brought to the fore, with details and experiences not only of the RAF pilots of Catalinas, W.second synopsis: With vivid firsthand accounts, this WWII history examines the RAF Coastal Command’s operations at sea against U-boats and the German Navy.In Deep Sea Hunters, historian Martin Bowman delves into the Royal Air Force Coastal Command’s dynamic role in countering German naval power during the Second World War. Beginning with the disastrous Norwegian Campaign, he covers the numerous attacks on the bustling German submarine base at Lorient, the attack on Brest, as well as many other pivotal and dramatic events of the conflict at sea.The hunt or U-boats is relayed in full and gripping detail, with first-hand accounts from U-boat attackers—as well as German submariners—punctuating Bowman’s dramatic prose. This two-sided history is sure to appeal to all enthusiasts interested in gaining a balanced insight into Second World War naval history. This enthralling new release from Martin Bowman details all the varied and dynamic operations at sea carried out by RAF Coastal Command against the U-boats and the German Navy during the Second World War. Beginning with the disastrous Norwegian Campaign, it takes in the numerous attacks on the bustling German submarine base at Lorient, the attack on Brest, as well as many other pivotal and memorable events to enliven the history of the sea-lanes during the Second World War. Battles with the U-boats are brought to the fore, with details and experiences not only of the RAF pilots of Catalinas, W. Read more... Abstract: This enthralling new release from Martin Bowman details all the varied and dynamic operations at sea carried out by RAF Coastal Command against the U-boats and the German Navy during the Second World War. Read more... With vivid firsthand accounts, this WWII history examines the RAF Coastal Command's operations at sea against U-boats and the German Navy. In Deep Sea Hunters , historian Martin Bowman delves into the Royal Air Force Coastal Command's dynamic role in countering German naval power during the Second World War. Beginning with the disastrous Norwegian Campaign, he covers the numerous attacks on the bustling German submarine base at Lorient, the attack on Brest, as well as many other pivotal and dramatic events of the conflict at sea. The hunt or U-boats is relayed in full and gripping detail, with first-hand accounts from U-boat attackers—as well as German submariners—punctuating Bowman's dramatic prose. This two-sided history is sure to appeal to all enthusiasts interested in gaining a balanced insight into Second World War naval history. Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 1: Norwegian Campaign; Chapter 2: Wimpys Over The Waves; Chapter 3: Bombers Against the German Navy; Chapter 4: One Way Ocean; Chapter 5: Queen of the Boats; Index Content: Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Norwegian Campaign Chapter 2: Wimpys Over The Waves Chapter 3: Bombers Against the German Navy Chapter 4: One Way Ocean Chapter 5: Queen of the Boats Index.