Secret Projects of the Kriegsmarine: Unseen Designs of Nazi Germany's Navy

The Secret Projects of the German Kriegsmarine in World War II provides a comprehensive overview of advanced German naval building, including previously unseen, secret projects. It covers a wide range of designs, from U-boats and hydrofoils to submarines, explosive motorboats, and aircraft carriers, and includes technical examinations of the Z-Plan and the Graf Zeppelin. The book is well-illustrated with detailed drawings, action-packed photographs, and artist s impressions, helping to put the past in perspective and bring to life the naval building projects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2022
Publisher: Greenhill Books

The Secret Projects of the German Kriegsmarine in World War II provides a comprehensive and captivating exploration of advanced German naval building, unveiling previously unseen and secret projects. Despite its relatively short length, this book is densely packed with invaluable historical naval insight, making it appealing to readers with an interest in boat modeling or naval warfare. The designs covered in this title are diverse and extensive, ranging from U-boats and hydrofoils to submarines, explosive motorboats, and even aircraft carriers. Rather than merely presenting information on functioning prototypes, this book highlights a number of theoretical projects for hydrofoils, landing craft, and heavy surface units, among many others. Additionally, it includes technical examinations of the Z-Plan Kreigsmarine build-up and the ill-fated Graf Zeppelin, which was abandoned halfway through the war due to disagreements between the Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffe.

Secret Projects of the German Kriegsmarine in World War II features little-studied designs, such as tracked amphibious vehicles equipped with breathing gear, as well as the Luftwaffe-designed Siebel ferries that played a significant role on the Eastern front. All the information is meticulously illustrated, accompanied by detailed drawings, action-packed photographs, and artist's impressions of the various crafts. The historical snapshots, combined with modern, labeled drawings, help to place the past in perspective and bring the naval building projects to life.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to delve deeper into the world of naval history and engineering. Its comprehensive coverage and detailed illustrations make it an essential read for enthusiasts, modelers, and historians alike.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 180 x 253 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784386870