This book deals with the loss of thirty-five U-boats during the winter of 1943/44. As the season started the large wolf-packs, hunting with their new homing torpedoes, were a force to be reckoned with. But gradually their successes became less and less as the Allies, reading the German naval signals, diverted the convoys around the waiting packs. Many U-boats returned to port with their torpedoes unfired. Early in 1944 the packs were cut down in number. Groups of three, and then later only single boats, were given the ...
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This book deals with the loss of thirty-five U-boats during the winter of 1943/44. As the season started the large wolf-packs, hunting with their new homing torpedoes, were a force to be reckoned with. But gradually their successes became less and less as the Allies, reading the German naval signals, diverted the convoys around the waiting packs. Many U-boats returned to port with their torpedoes unfired. Early in 1944 the packs were cut down in number. Groups of three, and then later only single boats, were given the task of locating and attacking Atlantic convoys. These thirty-five U-boats, some with very impressive records, were lost either by combined sea and air attacks, by sea-based and land-based aircraft, by striking a mine, or through accidents. United States Navy and Army aircraft registered successes as did American, British and Canadian warships. Giving a balanced view, this book traces the buildup of the wolf-packs as well as their rundown. It contains many fascinating stories, some of which would be considered too outlandish by writers of fiction, yet tell of true incidents involving the roaming wolf-packs.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0891413146. A clean tight copy protected in mylar dust jacket cover the whole showing light shelf and edge wear only.
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Illustrated with Photographs. Near Fine in Very Good+ jacket. 6 x 9" A solid copy; ----------SATISFACTION GUARANTEED---------FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE------ALL DUSTJACKETS ARE COVERED WITH NEW CLEAR MYLAR PROTECTOR-----(7/3/22-53363 )
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Good. Dust jacket has light scratches/marks and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in very good readable condition. 242 p. Illustrations, map, index.
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Very Good. Presidio Press 1986 hardcover, fine black faux leather, slight edgewear on fine dust jacket, tight binding, inked name front free end paper, clean text Prompt, reliable service, shipped next business day. Int'l mailed via first class or priority.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0891413146. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of First edition. Book is in fine condition, crisp and clean with tight binding and sharp corners. Unclipped dust jacket is fresh and bright. Historic photos and maps throughout. 8vo. 223pp. Including Index. In protective mylar.; 8vo 8"-9" tall.
Much has been written on this subject. This book provides a coherent overview of a complex period when the Allied forces stood under enormous stress and the outcome was not at all clear. While the text is interesting, the photographs could have been printed on glossy paper which would have rendered them more effective.
