U-552: THE RED DEVIL BOAT

Axel Urbanke and Michael Rey

ISBN 10: 3941437348 / ISBN 13: 9783941437340

Published by Luftfahrtverlag-Start, 2020

About this Item

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) U-552 was one of the legendary U-boats of the Second World War. Under its commander Erich Topp, it carried out a total of ten operational patrols, sinking 30 ships and damaging three in a period of 20 months. In the days of the big convoy battles, when the Allies detection technology had not yet been perfected and convoys were weakly escorted, Topp was among the U-boat arm s most successful commanders. Within 16 months he was decorated with the Knight s Cross, the Oak Leaves and the Swords. U-552's Red Devil emblem, was probably photographed more than any other U-boat. Includes photos from all of the boat s patrols, a war cruise chronology with detailed descriptions, together with color graphics and maps. German/English text. New from publisher, unread. (Published: 2020) (Publisher: Luftfahrtverlag-Start) (ISBN: 9783941437340) (Pagination: Large landscape format, 352pp, 318 b/w photos, 24 colour maps & graphics) (Condition: new in d/w) UL-XXXXXX. Seller Inventory # 38136-01

Bibliographic Details

Title: U-552: THE RED DEVIL BOAT

Publisher: Luftfahrtverlag-Start

Publication Date: 2020

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included