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British Submarines 1939–45 (New Vanguard, 129) Paperback – November 28, 2006

by Innes McCartney (Author), Tony Bryan (Illustrator)
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The submarine was as formidable a weapon for the Royal Navy in World War II as for the other main combatant nations. The first half of this book explores the conception, design, development and subesequent evolution of the three major classes: the "S", "T", and "U".

The "S" Class submarine was originally conceived in the 1920s, specifically for deployment in narrow seas. As the war progressed the submarine was modified to increase its diving capability and fuel-carrying capacity, and radar and many other features were added. The "S" Class served in all theaters from the North Atlantic to the Pacific with notable success, in many cases surviving very severe damage.

The "T" Class submarine was originally conceived for operations in the Far East, thus was one of the largest types to be built and serve in World War II. The development of the "T" Class during the war was sometimes at the expense of its underwater stability and in the Mediterranean theater half of the submarines that were deployed sunk.

The "U" Class include Upholder, the most successful British submarine of World War II.

The second half of the book surveys the major submarine actions of the war, including the Norwegian Campaign, operatins to save Malta and many other engagements in all theaters involving British submarines, German U-Boats and the Japanese. The author has accessed many previously unpublished sources and draws on his own extensive underwater research to give a highly detailed and informed account of the British submarine.

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  7. ISBN-10
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“In all, a very interesting read with enough technical information clarifying the major differences in the classes of submarines, without being overly complex for the casual reader. However, it has chapters covering fleet operations that make most interesting reading and a fitting testimony to the bravery and daring of the British submariners. A definate recomendation for those with either a keen or just passing interest in the subject and if you want to know how a British submarine captain sunk a tank in a torpedo attack you will just have to buy the book.” ―Ian Shaw, Model Shipwrights

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Dr Innes McCartney is a nautical archaeologist, explorer, historian and author. Over the last 25 years he has specialised in the discovery of and investigation into twentieth century shipwrecks including the wrecks of the Battle of Jutland and many British and German submarines. He has appeared regularly on documentaries such as Time Team Special and is a popular speaker at conferences.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Osprey Publishing; First American Edition. (November 28, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1846030072
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1846030079
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.5 x 9.7 inches
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Excellent but yet brief illustrated guide to British submarines different classes. Many of them which have been lossed in the mediterranean to the Italian torpedo boats. Information in the book was very well put together images art work excellent must Have for personal library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent inside look British submarines of World War II
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Excellent but yet brief illustrated guide to British submarines different classes. Many of them which have been lossed in the mediterranean to the Italian torpedo boats. Information in the book was very well put together images art work excellent must Have for personal library.
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Excellent but yet brief illustrated guide to British submarines different classes. Many of them which have been lossed in the mediterranean to the Italian torpedo boats. Information in the book was very well put together images art work excellent must Have for personal library.
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4.0 out of 5 stars British Submarines
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Osprey has been putting out these small books in different series for many years and all of them while short are very usefull to get a glimps or quick knowlegde on shipe,plans,leaders and so on.

British Submarines is an excellent first look with just enough detail to hook naval and submarine buffs to read larger and ahrd material....I enjoyed and so will you
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5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with Amazon
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good reference
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This book had some good reference items, but was very short in depth on the subject.
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kozstang
3.0 out of 5 stars Poor written
Reviewed in France on March 30, 2023
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Repetive accounts of subs routine patrol
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3.0 out of 5 stars ACEPTABLE.
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SE DISPONE DE LITERATURA DE MAYOR PRECISIÓN Y DOCUMENTADA SOBRE LOS SUBMARINOS BRITÁNICOS. HABLA MUY POCO DE LOS SUBMARINOS ANTERIORES A LA II G.M. TIPO OBERON, OSWALD, ETC
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4.0 out of 5 stars British Submarines 1939-45
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A very good book for those interested in naval, history especially the Submarine Service and also for the modeller, giving a good insight on the development of British Submarine designs.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking in history
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Some nice illustrations but the history is very sparse and contained nothing that hadn’t been written elsewhere.
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