German Battleships 1939–45
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Description
In this book, Gordon Williamson examines the design, development and operational use of the battleships used by the Kriegsmarine during World War II. 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.
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Product details
| Published | 11 Mar 2003 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781841764986 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 45 b/w; 26 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | New Vanguard |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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