Kriegsmarine U-boats 193945 (2) (Osprey New Vanguard, #55)

Kriegsmarine U-Boats 1939-45 (2) КНИГИ ;ВОЕННАЯ ИСТОРИЯ Kriegsmarine U-Boats 1939-45 (2) (New Vanguard 55)ByGordon Williamson, Ian PalmerPublisher:Os Publishing2002 48PagesISBN: 1841763640PDF23 MBThis title follows on from Volume I and charts the continuing development of the U-boat in German service. This includes the development 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 included are the Type XXIII, small and armed with only two torpedoes but technically highly advanced, and the Type X minelayers. These were rarely used in their intended role and were more often used as supply boats. About the AuthorGordon Williamson was born in 1957 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. 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. sharingmatrix 0

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.

This title, following on from Volume One, charts the continuing development of the German U-boat. It covers the development of the Type IX as a long-range "cruiser" intended for solo operations in distant waters, and the revolutionary Type XXI, the first true submarine rather than submersible. The Type IX U-boat was a direct development of the unsuccessful Type IA (of which only two, U-25 and U-26, were built).