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Secret Projects of the Kriegsmarine Naval Institute Press (9781784386870)

Naval Institute Press

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UNI29082
Military Conflict:
World War II

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Secret Projects of the Kriegsmarine: Unseen Designs of Nazi Germany's Navy

Features

  • 192 Pages
  • 97 photos and illustrations
  • Dimensions are 6.5" W by 9.5" H
  • Hardcover
Sgarlato and Sgarlato. The Secret Projects of the German Kriegsmarine in World War II gives a comprehensive overview of advanced German naval building, and excitingly includes previously unseen, secret projects. The designs covered by the title are wide-ranging, from U-boats and hydrofoils, to submarines, explosive motorboats and even aircraft carriers.

Not simply presenting information on functioning prototypes, this book highlights a number of theoretical projects for hydrofoils, landing craft and heavy surface units, among many others, including technical examinations of the ‘Z-Plan' Kriegsmarine build up and the ill-fated Graf Zeppelin, which was abandoned halfway through the war.

It also features little-studied designs, like tracked amphibious vehicles equipped with breathing gear, as well as the Luftwaffe-designed Siebel ferries that saw considerable service on the Eastern front. All the information is extremely well-illustrated, being accompanied by detailed drawings, action-packed photographs and artist's impressions of the different crafts.