ePub Rimey Lama Chopa by Dilgo Khyentse in History

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The Kriegsmarine’s submarines; the U-boats; proved to be the most effective and deadly arm of the German navy in World War II. Built to harass Allied shipping; the U-boat “wolfpacks” almost succeeded in bringing Britain to her knees in their campaign to restrict supplies from crossing the Atlantic. By 1942; their most successful year; U-boats had sunk 1;664 vessels―a massive 7.26 million tons of shipping. However; by mid-1943; with the development of improved radar and antisubmarine aircraft in both Britain and the United States; the tide had started to turn. Illustrated with detailed artworks; The Essential Submarine Identification Guide: Kriegsmarine U-Boats 1939–45 is a comprehensive guide to the submarine arm of the German navy in World War II. Uniquely divided by flotilla; this book offers a complete organizational breakdown of U-boat units; from the beginning of the war in the North Atlantic through to last days of the Reich. Each chapter includes a compact history of the featured flotilla; as well as unit markings; orders of battle; and famous boats and commanders. Every type of German submarine is featured; including Types II; VII; IX; XII; XIV; XVII; XXI; and XXIII; as well as many variants of the basic types.Packed with more than 150 artworks and photographs of every major type of German U-boat; The Essential Submarine Identification Guide: Kriegsmarine U-Boats 1939–45 is a key reference for military historians and naval warfare enthusiasts.