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Hitler's U-Boat Fortresses Hardcover – Illustrated, 30 Nov. 2003

by Randolph Bradham (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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The French naval bases at St. Nazaire and Lorient, occupied by the Germans in June 1940, quickly became the homes of massive U-boat fortresses―nearly indestructible submarine pens, built by mostly slave labor. The Royal Air Force began an all-out bombardment of the two ports. Despite their extensive efforts―and those of the Americans who joined them in 1942―the fortresses would survive, surrounded by the decimated French towns and countryside. This is the story of what was, perhaps, the longest ongoing battle in Europe during the Second World War, seen through the eyes of someone who experienced much of it firsthand.

The desperate battle was waged on land, air, and sea. Because the dock at St. Nazaire could house and repair Hitler's powerful warship Tirpitz, British commandos carried out a daring raid to destroy it in March of 1942. They succeeded, but with great loss of life. The defenses of these fortresses were so strong that Eisenhower would ultimately decide to seek containment rather than destruction. The 66th Division, on its way to take up the task, lost its troopship Leopoldville to a German torpedo, with a loss of 802 men. The French underground movement in the area spawned a fighting force of 40,000 men to fight alongside the Americans, but the subsequent German reprisals would ultimately destroy many families in Brittany. Yet the bases stood, and continue to stand today.

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  1. Reading age
    7 - 17 years
  2. Print length
    224 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    15.6 x 1.43 x 23.39 cm
  5. Publisher
    Praeger Publishers Inc
  6. Publication date
    30 Nov. 2003
  7. ISBN-10
    0275981339
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0275981334
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"A compelling account of the people and events at Lorient and St. Nazaire that recounts the German invasion, nearly five years of occupation and Allied bombardment, and finally liberation after the German surrender. Of importance to all readers of World War II and military history, this book is a must read especially for those interested in the U-boat war."-James P. Duffy author of Hitler's Secret Pirate Fleet

"A solid, informative and interesting recounting of the defeat of the Nazi armies. While detailing the efforts of the Allies to seize the headquarters of Hitler's submarine fleet, Bradham also provides fascinating individual anecdotes of the courage exhibited by American soldiers."-Ed Koch former mayor of New York City

"Randy Bradham did a great service by writing this book. Many of our colleagues from World War II are not around anymore, and for this veteran to step back and relate what happened 60 years ago is a most unexpected gift to our nation. I know veterans will want to read this; but I hope all Americans, especially the children, will read it so they understand the sacrifices their grandparents made so that future generations can enjoy the freedoms on which our country was founded."-Senator Ernest F. Hollings D-South Carolina

?Bradham's Hitler's U-Boat Fortresses suggests new areas of research. The story of the defeat of the U-boat menace in World War II is about more than cracking codes, introducing carrier-based aircraft, and developing improved anti-submarine warfare technologies, but also includes the war against U-boat ports with the attendant "collateral" damage to civilians.?-H-German

"Bradham's Hitler's U-Boat Fortresses suggests new areas of research. The story of the defeat of the U-boat menace in World War II is about more than cracking codes, introducing carrier-based aircraft, and developing improved anti-submarine warfare technologies, but also includes the war against U-boat ports with the attendant "collateral" damage to civilians."-H-German

About the Author

RANDOLPH BRADHAM is a retired thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who practiced in Charleston, South Carolina, for 40 years. Formerly a staff-sergeant squad leader in Company E, 262nd Regiment, 66th Infantry Division, he fought in Brittany against the Germans contained in St. Nazaire and Lorient.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Praeger Publishers Inc; Illustrated edition (30 Nov. 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0275981339
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0275981334
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 17 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.6 x 1.43 x 23.39 cm
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  • Trev
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2016
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    Very interesting.
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  • J P Sullivan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite what I was expecting.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2013
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    This book is good, however a better and more descriptive title would be, "The Battle For Hitlers U-boat fortresses." So far the detail that has been covered is excellent. The content does skip a little, and in this respect I feel it could have been better ordered. But these a pretty minor niggles. Well woth reading.
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  • tlj
    5.0 out of 5 stars invaluable information told from an eye witness
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 December 2018
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    This is an incredible invaluable book as it is written by someone who was a participant and eye witness. Highly recommend for those who want accurate details.
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  • Gary LeTourneau
    2.0 out of 5 stars Hoping to get a better understanding of the U-boat bastions from the perspectives of ...
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 January 2015
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    Guess I should have the description closer. Hoping to get a better understanding of the U-boat bastions from the perspectives of use, architecture, history and significance; however, this book focused predominantly on the ground war around them in France. I did learn some interesting facts that I would not have otherwise gained, but as a World War Two naval history (particularly the undersea war) fan, this was something I had to plod through.

    The book itself arrived timely and in completely acceptable condition, no issues there.
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  • Hans W. Vogel
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