World War II Data Book : The Kriegsmarine 1935-1945

The essential facts and figures for the German navy. Key data on every aspect of the "Kriegsmarine" is divided by topic, including chapters on the pre-war history of the German navy, U-boats, U-boat operations, surface vessels, surface operations, and appendices. Learn about the exploits of famous and notorious vessels, such as U-47, the pocket battleship "Graf Spee", the pursuit and sinking of the "Bismark", the Allied bombing of the "Tirpitz", and the actions of S-boots and manned torpedoes in the English Channel. Facts and figures are presented in easy-to-understand tables, graphs, diagrams, and maps. Provides detailed statistical information that helps the reader quickly grasp the structure, development, and operational effectiveness of the German navy in World War II. DAVID PORTER has a life-long interest in military history. Since leaving the British Ministry of Defence in 2006 after 29 years' service, he has worked on a number research projects. David is the author of "The Essential ID Guide: Western Allied Tanks, 1939-45", "Order of Battle: The Red Army in World War II", and "World War II Data Book: Hitler's Secret Weapons, 1933-45".