German U-Boat Type XXI

By Breyer, Siegfried
1999, Schiffer Military/Aviation History, Atglen
ISBN 0764307878
Paperback, 49 pages, 64 b&w photos

Descripton: The German U-boat type XXI was a revolutionary marvel at the time of its development, close to the end of World War II. This book covers the history leading up to the development of the type XXI, as well as covering the actual development and short usage of the U-boat.

From the uboat.net review: This slim but valuable volume provides a concise account of the development of the Type XXI U-boat. At the twilight of the war, the Kriegsmarine unleashed a new class of war-fighting submarine that differed greatly fro ...
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