Hitler's U-Boat Fortresses by Randolph Bradham (2005, Perfect)
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- 9781592286805
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1592286801
ISBN-13
9781592286805
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43828276
Product Key Features
Book Title
Hitler's U-Boat Fortresses
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Europe / France
Publication Year
2005
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
11.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-045133
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"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 sixty 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 "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 sixty 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 "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
Dewey Decimal
940.54/51
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. 1940 The Beginning Aerial Bombardment U-Boat Menace 2. 1941 Expansion of the U-Boat Bases Bombardment Continues The Resistance 3. 1942 U-Boat Destruction Operation Chariot Evacuation, Bombardments, and U-Boats 4. 1943 Bombardment Intensifies February 28, 1943--The Apocalypse The U-Boats Meet Resistance French Forces of the Interior--Origin 5. 1944 Germans on the Defensive The Resistance Mobilizes for War The Resistance Movement in Morbihan and in the Loire Atlantic La Nouette, 6 to 18 June, 1944 The Battle 6. 1944--July, August, September Breakout and Engagement General Fahrmbacher's Report Post-War on Preparation of the Defense of Lorient Hennebont French Forces Mobilize for War 83rd Infantry Division Captures 20,000 Germans 7. 1944--October, November, December Ground War--94th Infantry Division Takes Over Record of 94th Infantry Division French Battle Germans South of the Loire River Sinking of20Leopoldville 8. 1945 Enter the 66th Infantry (Black Panther) Division French Forces Reorganize and Strongly Hold the Line Official Record of the 66th Infantry Division History of the Pockets Campaign of the Pockets Evacuations 9. Surrender Monuments Bibliography Index
Synopsis
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 mostly by slave labor. From these bases, the U-boats struck merchant shipping at will from the Mediterranean to the North Sea., " . . . 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 . . ." --Sen. Ernest F. Hollings, D-South Carolina 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 mostly by slave labor. From these bases, the U-boats struck merchant shipping at will from the Mediterranean to the North Sea. Thousands of vessels were lost, along with vital war material from the U.S. destined for Britain and the Soviet Union. 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 decimated French towns and countryside. The desperate battle was waged on land, air, and sea. Because the dock at St. Nazaire could house and repair Hitler' s powerful warship, the "Tirpitz," British commandos carried out a daring raid to destroy it in March of 1942. They succeeded, but with a great loss of life, and the Germans were able to quickly repair much of the damage. The defenses of these fortresses were so strong that General Eisenhower would ultimately decide to seek containment rather than destruction. The U.S. Army' s 66th Infantry Division, on its way to take up the task, lost its troopship "Leopoldville" to a German torpedo, with 802 men going down with the ship. The French underground movement in the area would spawn a fighting force of 40,000 mento fight alongside the Allies, and the subsequent German reprisals would devastate many families in Brittany. Yet, the bases stood--and they continue to stand today., The story of what was perhaps the longest ongoing battle in Europe during World War II, seen through the eyes of an American soldier. 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 mostly by slave labour. From these bases, the U-boats struck merchant shipping at will from the Mediterranean to the North Sea. Thousands of vessels were lost, along with vital war materiel from the U.S. destined for Britain and the Soviet Union. 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 decimated French towns and countryside. The desperate battle was waged on land, air, and sea.
LC Classification Number
D781.B68 2005
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- _***5 (15)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseVery nice books in new condition and securely packaged. Fast shipping and good value and I know I will enjoy reading them.
- i***i (90)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was in decent condition and priced reasonably. But the book wasn’t really in “like new” condition as advertised. Book overall and some pages have significant wear. Shipping cost was kind of high and the packaging could have been better. Still a ok experience overall.
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