This is the improbable story of two very different German cruisers. The sleek and powerful Admiral Hipper was the much-heralded prototype of one of the most formidable ship classes of World War II. In contrast, the Pinguin, a converted merchantman, was armed with only 5.9 inch guns and operated by a predominately reservist crew. Contrary to all expectations, the ...
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Beware Raiders!
German Surface Raiders in the Second World War
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Building a Miniature Navy Board Model
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“Building a Miniature Navy Board Model is a must-have for either the amateur or professional ship model builder’s library.”—Michael Wall, director of the American Marine Model Gallery
Now available in paperback, Philip Reed's latest building guide tackles what many regard as the ultimate expression of ...
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The Decoys
A Tale of Three Atlantic Convoys 1942
In November 1942, Britain and America launched Operation TORCH, the ambitious invasion of French North African colonies of Morocco and Algeria. To convey 70,000 troops and their equipment required 350 merchant ships crossing the U-boat infested North Atlantic from the USA and 250 more sailing south from British ports. The need for a high level of protection for these meant ...
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