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German Coastal Forces of World War Two by M.J. Whitley 1992 1st Edition Hardback.
Continuing the history of the German Navy in World War II, the author examines in detail the significant role of the smaller coastal waters warships hitherto undocumented. The book contains the full history of the design, construction, and deployment of the minelayers, minesweepers, harbor defense vessels, torpedo and gunboats that performed service throughout World War II. The author argues from his original research to throw new light on the subject, with the full-service history and fate of a multitude of these small craft together with original photographs, maps, and design plans.
