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British Submarines 1939–45
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Description
The submarine was the invisible but formidable weapon of the Royal Navy during World War II. This book examines the three major classes – 'S', 'T' and 'U' – detailing their design, development and modification.
The major submarine engagements of the war are recounted, including the Norwegian campaign, the battle of Malta in March 1942, Operation Pedestal, and many other engagements in all theatres between the British subs, German U-Boats and Japanese subs.
Using many previously unpublished sources and his own extensive underwater explorations, Innes McCartney gives a highly detailed account of the British submarine.
Table of Contents
The S-Class submarine
The U-Class Submarine
Other British Submarine Classes·Operations, 1939–40
The Mediterranean
The Far East
Bibliography
Colour Plate Commentary
Index
Product details
Published | Jan 20 2013 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781472800756 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 7 col |
Series | New Vanguard |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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In all, a very interesting read with enough technical information clarifying the major differences in the classes of submarines, without being overly complex for the casual reader. However, it has chapters covering fleet operations that make most interesting reading and a fitting testimony to the bravery and daring of the British submariners. A definate recomendation for those with either a keen or just passing interest in the subject and if you want to know how a British submarine captain sunk a tank in a torpedo attack you will just have to buy the book.
Ian Shaw, Model Shipwrights

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