German Battleships 1939–45 (New Vanguard) - Softcover

Williamson, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841764981 ISBN 13: 9781841764986

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

In this, the first of a five volume series covering the capital ships of the German Navy of World War II, Gordon Williamson examines the design, development and operational use of the battleships used by the Kriegsmarine. The 'Schlesien' and 'Schleswig-Hostein' were used mostly as training ships until the end of the war when they took part in bombardment of Soviet troop movements in East Prussia. The 'Scharnhorst' had a successful career until her sinking at the battle of the North Cape, and the 'Gneisenau' with her ignominious end as a block-ship. Bismarck's short but glorious career and Tirpitz's lonely vigil in Norway's distant Fjords until sunk by RAF bombers using the massive 'Tallboy' bombs are also covered.

About this title

From the Publisher:

The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author:

Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1841764981
• ISBN 13: 9781841764986
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Palmer Ian