HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ‘U’ CLASS SUBMARINE

A full and fascinating history of Britain’s ‘U’ class submarine - originally designed as a trainer, but which saw service in 7 Second World War navies

The eventful history of the little British submarine originally designed as a trainer in 1934, but which saw dramatic service in the Second World War - and eventually served in seven navies around the world. The ‘U’ class was particularly valuable in the shallow waters of the Mediterranean Sea where it became the scourge of supplies to Rommel’s Afrika Korps. As a result, crews of the ‘U’ class won no fewer than 375 gallantry awards - including the VC won by Lt. Cmdr. David Wanklyn. But the toll was heavy: of seventy-two ‘U’ class subs, seventeen were lost to enemy action and three in accidents. This book will appeal to all who are interested in underwater warfare - and is a fascinating addition to the many books chronicling courage and fortitude under stress at sea.

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Product Code:	10851
Author:	Derek Walters
Format:	264pp, b/w photographs, hb. Published Price £19.99
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