Kriegsmarine Coastal Forces

by Gordon Williamson

Book Overview

Despite the popularity of the U-boats and larger surface vessels like the Bismarck and the Graf Spee, the vast majority of vessels within the Kriegsmarine served in the coastal forces. Although less frequently mentioned, these smaller ships gave crucial service during the war and continued to serve decades after VE day, either in the German Navy or in the navies of the victorious Allies. Indeed, Kriegsmarine minesweepers and their German crews,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846033314
• ISBN13: 9781846033315
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.5"