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- ISBN 9781841763279
- Weight: 240g
- Dimensions: 178 x 244mm
- Publication Date: 25 Oct 2001
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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When re-armament came after World War I, the German Navy was forced to build anew.
The Reichsmarine and its successor, the Kriegsmarine, found itself in possession of some of the most modern, powerful and technically advanced vessels in the world. Germany was very selective in picking her sailors and the quality of manpower skill levels was thus very high.
This book charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences of a typical World War II German sailor, focusing on the main branches of the Navy, as well as the last ditch combat units thrown into action as infantry in the final days of the war.
Gordon Williamson is a retired civil servant. He spent seven years with the military Police TA and has published over 60 military books, including many for Osprey, and has a particular interest in the Kriegsmarine.
John White is an internationally known commercial and historical illustrator. He has over twenty-five years experience and several awards, including from the National Museum of Naval Aviation for his painting The Sinking of the Battleship Yamato.
