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| Hitlers U-Boat Bases by Jak P Mallmann Showell.
German U-Boats played a central role in offensive operations across the worlds oceans during the Second World War and could have brought Britain to the brink of capitulation. To support his deadly undersea fleet, Hitler ordered monolithic bunkers to be constructed at strategically crucial sites, designed to withstand the most aggressive attack from Allied forces. This is the first comprehensive guide in English to examine the bases in detail. Each of the sites is explored, showing how and why it was built, from the design and materials used in the bunkers and their strategic importance to the success of German U-boat missions, to the conditions faced by the workers involved in the mammoth operation. The author has visited many of the sites in France, Germany and Norway, and uncovered previously unpublished accounts, to detail the exact purpose of each base and reveal important new information about what remains at some of the most closely guarded sites. With concrete ceilings at least 3.5 metres thick, several of the bunkers have been so resistant to wartime bombing and post-war demolition attempts that many still survive today and continue to dominate their surroundings, A comprehensive gazetteer reveals what can still be seen at each of the sites, and detailed appendices allow an insight into the structure of the German Navy and its regulations. Illustrated with many rare photographs, drawings and maps, Hitlers U-Boat Bases is an authoritative and informative account which serves as a guide for tourist and enthusiast alike, while shedding light on an often overlooked aspect of the Second World War that had important consequences for both the Allies and Germany. |