From an amazing collection of photographs, found in the underwater base of the U-boats of Brest at the end of the war, and remained hidden until recently in a shoebox, this unique book traces the complete history a U-boat missions during the summer of 1942. The submarine in question, U-564, features the famous pattern "three black cats" of "Teddu Suhren" which, with Prien and Kretschmer, was one of the great commanders of U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic.

This remarkable book provides a unique perspective on both the day by day life on a U-boat and the intricate workings of the...

This study of the Kriegsmarine's Sicherungsstreitkrafte, their security forces, fills a gap in the study of the German navy in World War II. This book describes the wide array of vessels including patrol boats, minesweepers, submarine hunters, barrage breakers, landing craft, minelayers, and even the riverine flotilla that patrolled the Danube as it snaked towards the Black Sea. These vessels may not have provided the glamour associated with capital ships and U-boats, but they were crucial to the survival of the Kriegsmarine at every stage of hostilities.

As naval construction was...

Comprehensive biography of 'Silent Otto' from his English schooling to his death in 1998

Chronicles the little-known story of the German 'Kleinkampfverb nde' ( Small Battle Units ) and their use of unconventional weapons

Comprehensive account of German commando action with honest, first-hand material from former members of the unit drawn from memoirs, interviews, diaries and letters.

The first ever full account of all the Luftwaffe's naval operations.

The first ever full account of all the Luftwaffe's naval operations, detailed yet highly readable account, contains a superb collection of rare photographs.