Kriegsmarine U-boats 1939-45 (2)

book summary

This title charts the continuing development of the U-boat in German service, including the evolution of the Type IX as a long range 'cruiser' intended for solo operations in distant waters
Also covered is the revolutionary Type XXI, conceived in 1942 and launched in April 1944
The first true submarine ratherconceived in 1942 and launched in April 1944
The first true submarine rather than submersible, the Type XXI's arrival was just too late to influence the war
Other vessels featured are the Type XXIII, a technically advanced small vessels armed with only two torpedoes, and the Type X minelayers, which were more often used as supply boats than in their intended role
Contents
The Type IX
Armament
Torpedoes
Mines
Rockets
The Focke-Achgelis
Other Standard Equipment
The Type X
The Type XB
The Type XXI
The Type XXIII
The WA201
The Type XVIIB
Foreign Submarines
Midget Submarines
Bibliography