U-Boat Bases and Bunkers 1941-45: No. 3 (Fortress) - Softcover

Williamson, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841765562 ISBN 13: 9781841765563

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

This work takes a look at the formidable U-boat bases and bunkers built on the French coast in Norway and Germany, and also focuses on the huge 'Valentin' factory complex at Bremen, which manufactured the new type XXI electro-boats.

About this title

About the Author:

Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the Military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is the author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey. Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he has provided illustrations for many publications, from modelling James Bond's Aston Martin to recreating lunar landings. He lives and works in London with his wife and three cats.

Synopsis:

This work takes a look at the formidable U-boat bases and bunkers built on the French coast (Brest, Lorient, St Nazaire, La Pallice, Bourdeaux), in Norway (Bergen, Trondheim), and Germany (Keil, Hamburg, Helgoland), and also focuses on the huge "Valentin" factory complex at Bremen, which manufactured the new type XXI electro-boats. Bunker protective systems, such as camouflage, light and heavy flak installations and nearby air cover are also covered.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1841765562
• ISBN 13: 9781841765563
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Palmer Ian