Secret Projects of the Kriegsmarine: Unseen Designs of Nazi Germany's Navy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781784386870)

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' Kreigsmarine 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.

Author: Nico Sgarlato, Alessio Sgarlato
ISBN-10: 1784386871
ISBN-13: 9781784386870
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2022
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.80h x 6.70w x 0.70d