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German Seaman 1939-1945

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Warrior - World War II - Axis

Last Stocked on 6/13/2020

Product Info

Title
German Seaman 1939-1945
Publisher
Category
Author
Gordon Williamson
Publish Year
2001
Pages
64
Dimensions
7.5x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147343514
MFG. Part #
OSPWAR037
Type
Softcover
Series
WAR37

Description

When re-armament came after World War I, the German Navy was forced to build anew, so the Reichsmarine and its successor, the Kriegsmarine, found itself in possession of some of the most modern, powerful and technically advanced vessels in the world. Germany was very selective in picking her sailors and the quality of manpower skill levels was thus very high. This book charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences of a typical World War II German sailor, focusing on the main branches of the Navy, as well as the last ditch combat units thrown into action as infantry in the final days of the war.