Synopsis
When the Wehrmacht overran France in May and June of 1940, the German navy’s dream of access to the Atlantic was realized, and Brest, Lorient, St. Nazaire, La Pallice and Bordeaux were converted into naval bases for surface, U-boat and auxiliary cruiser operations, though it is only the heavily fortified U-boat bunkers that have received any attention to date. The book describes the extent to which the French, both locally and at the level of the Vichy Government, cooperated with the German authorities in occupied France to convert the existing ports, and explains how the 45,000 workers of the Todt Organization built the monumental bunkers and other facilities.
This fascinating narrative of the German occupation is balanced by the story of the vicious British maritime-air campaign that was commenced immediately following the fall of France, and which was far more effective than has been previously suggested. The German attempt to turn Brittany into a vast bastion area after the Normandy landings is a further aspect which is covered in detail for the first time.
Employing new research from both German and French sources, this is a highly readable account with many previously unpublished images.
“Many people like to visit the ‘battlefields’ and grounds (called ‘battlefield tourism’) of World War 2 and this volume will greatly assist any such expedition as it devotes an entire chapter to the present-day condition of many structures . . . superb.”—Military Archive Research
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
LARS HELLWINKEL is a naval historian who studied French and history at Brest and Kiel before turning his hand to research at the Kiel Maritime Museum in 2008. He has written for numerous publications on military topics, while this book was developed from research for his Ph.D. He now teaches at the Athenaeum Gymnasium in Stade.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval...
Stock Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in Fran
Seller: Half Price Books Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_472763560
Stock Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in Fran
Seller: Table of Contents, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Light wear to cover edges/corners. Content pages are clean and unmarked. DJ has light wear to edges/corners. DJ is not price clipped. 234 pages. Seller Inventory # 393886
Stock Image
Hitler's Gateway To The Atlantic
Published by
Seaforth Publishing, 2014
ISBN 10: 1848321996
ISBN 13: 9781848321991
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Tacoma Book Center, Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Dustjacket included. First Edition. ISBN 9781848321991. Very good in very good dustjacket. Clean and unmarked. PR 26-4. No signature. Seller Inventory # 2005510
Stock Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in France 1940-1945
Seller: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used-Very Good. Cloth, d.j. Some shelf-wear. Else clean copy. Seller Inventory # 1767669
Stock Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in France 1940-1945
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in France 1940-1945 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9781848321991
Buy Used
US$ 19.33
US$ 5.53 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in France 1940-1945
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev5218259070
Buy Used
US$ 14.65
US$ 10.77 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 3 available
Seller Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in France 1940-1945
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Previous owners name. Seller Inventory # rev1248551973
Buy Used
US$ 14.65
US$ 10.77 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in France 1940-1945
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781848321991
Buy Used
US$ 19.33
US$ 9.38 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in France 1940-1945
Published by
Seaforth Publishing: U.K., 2014
ISBN 10: 1848321996
ISBN 13: 9781848321991
New
Hardcover
Seller: Antheil Booksellers, No. Bellmore, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Included. 234pp. Many ill. and maps. Seller Inventory # ABE-1550096105699
Stock Image
Hitler's Gateway to the Atlantic: German Naval Bases in France 1940-1945
Published by
Seaforth Publishing, Barnsley, 2014
ISBN 10: 1848321996
ISBN 13: 9781848321991
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Dale A. Sorenson, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition in English. Translated by Geoffrey Brooks. (Barnsley): Seaforth Publishing, (2014). First Edition in English. Large 8vo. 234pp, Index, Notes. Hardcover. Fine condition in fine dj. Illustrated. Use of Atlantic ports by Kriegsmarine during World War II. ISBN 9781848321991; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 234 pages. Seller Inventory # 16396