150 U-BOAT VS ROYAL NAVY CAPITAL SHIP

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Investigates how the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to German U-boats during 1939-42. Charts the origins, development, and combat performance of the U-boats in the Kriegsmarine's efforts to attack British capital ships. Also examines the Royal Navy's efforts to counter the submarine threat to its battleships, battlecruisers, and aircraft carriers. As well as the five encounters that led to sinkings, examines the 'near-misses' that saw Royal Navy capital ships get the better of the U-boats. Contains color illustrations throughout, including profiles, technical drawings, battlescene artworks, maps, and photographs.