One of WWII s pivotal events was the capture ofU-505on June 4, 1944. The top secret seizure of this massive Type IX submarine provided the Allies with priceless information on German technology and innovation. After the war, U-505was transported to Chicago, where today several hundred thousand visitors a year pass through its well-preserved hull at theMuseum of Science and Industry.
Now in paperback, Hunt and Kill offers the first definitive study of U-505. Chapters include her construction, crew and commanders, combat history, an assessment of Type IX operations, naval intelligence,...
One of WWII s pivotal events was the capture ofU-505on June 4, 1944. The top secret seizure of this massive Type IX submarine provided the Allies with...