Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers Palmer Ian
Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers Palmer Ian Despite the popularity of the U-boats and larger surface vessels like the "Bismarck" and the "Graf Spree," the vast majority of vessels within the…
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Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers Palmer Ian
Despite the popularity of the U-boats and larger surface vessels like the "Bismarck" and the "Graf Spree," the vast majority of vessels within the Kriegsmarine served in the coastal forces. Indeed, Kriegsmarine minesweepers and their German crews, still in their old uniforms with the swastikas simply removed, continued to serve after 1945 under the control of the Royal Navy, engaged in the dangerous but necessary task of clearing old wartime minefields. Though the public may generally have forgotten these smaller ships, many gave crucial service during the war and continued to serve decades after VE day, either in the German Navy or in the navies of the victorious Allies.
These latter were merchant vessels, whose daunting task was to evade the Allied warships to bring essential supplies into Germany. The ships and boats included in the coastal forces ranged from such minesweepers to torpedo boats, patrol boats and blockade breakers. Also included in the coastal forces was Hitler's personal yacht, the "Ostwind." This book tells the often-forgotten story of the vessels that formed the backbone of the Kriegsmarine, and combines fascinating anecdotes, detailed technical information, and full-color artwork.
Kriegsmarine
Österreichs Kriegsmarine
British Cruisers
Marine Auxiliary Machinery
U.S. Cruisers
Air Transport Auxiliary at War
French Armoured Cruisers
Intex Pool Cruisers
Italian Heavy Cruisers