German Battleships 193945

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In this book, Gordon Williamson examines the design, development and operational use of the battleships used by the Kriegsmarine during World War II. The Schlesien and Schleswig-Hostein were used mostly as training ships until the end of the war when they took part in bombardment of Soviet troop movements in East Prussia. The Scharnhorst had a successful career until her sinking at the battle of the North Cape, and the Gneisenau with her ignominious end as a block-ship. Bismarck's short but glorious career and Tirpitz's lonely vigil in Norway's distant Fjords until sunk by RAF bombers using the massive 'Tallboy' bombs are also covered.

Author Bio

Gordon Williamson was born in 1951 and currently works for the Scottish Land Register. He spent seven years with the military Police TA and has published a number of books and articles on the decorations of the Third Reich and their winners. He is author of a number of World War II titles for Osprey. Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he has provided illustrations for many publications, from modelling James Bond's Aston Martin to recreating lunar landings. He lives and works in London with his wife and three cats.