The engine layout was to be the same as for the viic. They had basically the same engine layout and power, but were slightly larger and heavier which made them not quite as fast as the viib. Apr 30, 2014 the type xxi uboat cost way more than it was worth. When he doesnt write his own, he translates naval books and specializes in the battle of the atlanticin which the type vii played such a dominant role. By marek krzysztalowicz 2012, naval institute press isbn 1591148693 hardcover, 256 pages. Under the terms of the treaty of versailles germany was not allowed to retain or build any submarines so that at the outbreak of war in 1939 the german u boat fleet was comparatively modern, all the vessels having been built since 1935.
In march 2008 i started my project u564, a viic uboat under command by kapitaenleutnant reinhard teddy suhren. Type ixb was an improved model with an increased range. Although its no doubt better than the haynes book, and contains some useful drawings and technical details, its not really one of the better books in the anatomy. Nov 12, 2019 this u boat went into service at about that time. The type vii u boat was probably the most successful submarine of all time. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Welcome to torpedo junction since 1994, the industry leader specializing in submarine and uboat books and memorabilia. The first submarine sinking of the war was by a type vii boat, and some of the most dramatic events of the first year of the war involved a type vii the sinking of hms courageous by u29 in the atlantic in september 1939 and the sinking.
Jul 30, 2003 buy type vii u boat anatomy of the ship revised ed. The type viic was an effective fighting machine and was seen almost everywhere, u boats operated severely limiting the time it could spend in the far reaches of the western and. This book covers the history leading up to the development of the type xxi, as well as covering the actual development and short usage of the u boat. Grey wolves of the sea the kriegsmarines most famous and successful u boat of world war ii. The type viic was a slightly modified version of the successful viib. This is a trumpeter 148 type vii c submarine which has been modified with led lighting and motors. Type vii uboats by roger chesneau overdrive rakuten.
I decided to build u564 because i found ideal references in the book. We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. Type vii uboats by robert stern 1991, hardcover for sale. It was gunther prien in u47 which sank hms royal oak right at the beginning of ww2 and otto kretschmer with his u99 who established the record for tonnage sunk during that same war and the sinking of ships was the primary role of this type of craft. The type vii u boat was the quintessential u boat, the one that comes to mind whenever the subject of the battle of the atlantic in world war two is raised. Used and rare submarine and uboat books alden, john d. Allows accurate depiction of most any type viic, viic41 and viib u boat model. Uboat u995 type vii c at laboe, germany landmarkscout.
Subject to continuous improvement through six major variants and with around 650 completed, it was built in larger numbers than any other submarine design in history and formed the backbone of the kriegsmarines u boat campaign. A prewar design, the type vii was developed as the campaign progressed and was still in frontline service in 1945. U552 type viic submersible by yvesvidal trumpeter 148. The first of the type vii class, the viia was rigorously compared against the type ia in an effort to determine the production model to be used for the u boat force. The worlds largest inventory and the finest selection of new, used and rare submarine and u boat books. Type viib included many of the most famous u boats during world war 2, including kretschmers u 99, u 48 which was the most successful u boat, priens u 47 and schepkes u 100. It was the most successful version overall with each boat averaging a total of over 100,000 grt sunk. The type vii u boat anatomy of the ship 9780851779331 by westwood, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Notable ixb boats included u123 commanded by reinhard hardegen, which opened up the attack in the us waters in early 1942 known as operation drumbeat, and u107 operating off freetown, sierra leone under the command of gunther hessler. The type vii uboat was the backbone of the fighting strength of nazi. It is difficult to say exactly how these u boot were painted inside and most likely a light gray color was used as in most military equipment. Type 7c, 7a, 7b, 7d total of 705 u boats type vii type. The paperback of the uboat 193645 type viia, b, c and type viic41. I thought this would be the beall, endall book about the type vii german uboat.
Being a later version, it is a cousin of the more famous u boats commanded by prien and kretschmer, which tore paths of destruction through those earlier allied convoys. This book describes in detail the technological war fought by and against the type vii u boat and is illustrated with a marvellous selection of photographs and line drawings. Chapter 11, uss borie vs u405 in one of the most awesome battles of the battle of the atlantic was the clash between the us navy destroyer uss borie and the german type viic boat u405, with the ultimate loss of both vessels, the entire german submarine crew, and of the destroyer crew. The u 995 only salvaged type vii in existence in germany has been repainted white internally, to offer more light to the public and reduce the claustrophobic syndrome. First conceived in the mid1930s, the type vii submarine was still in production at the end of world war ii. The last crossing of the lusitania by erik larson, iron coffins. Anatomy ship type vii u boat rev by david westwood, 9780851779331, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The first submarine sinking of the war was by a type vii boat, and some of the most dramatic events of the first year of the war involved a type vii the sinking of hms courageous by u29 in the atlantic in september 1939 and the sinking of hms royal oak by. Revells 172 scale uboat type viic is available online from. Bacalao is one of the best submarine novels in years.
Oskar keppler, a uboat veteran of the great war, takes command of the type vii submarine u115. Here is a detailed description of the type vii u boat as a weapons system. The third reichs giant electric submarine fail war is. Includes photoetch torpedo doors, bow internal torpedo braces, exhaust.
With its unparalleled level of visual information paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs it is simply the best reference for. The type vii u boat was the backbone of the fighting strength of nazi germanys u boats at the outbreak of the second world war in 1939. Aug 07, 2016 the only remaining type vii uboat in the world turned into a museum aug 7, 2016 david goran german submarine u995 is a type viic41 uboat of nazi germanys kriegsmarine and it was the workhorse of the german submarine fleet during world war two. The author somehow manages to present a lot of useful information not only in readable form but on surprisingly little space. This volume is devoted to the largest class of submarines ever built, the type vii, which formed the backbone of the german effort in the critical battle of the atlantic.
This book describes in detail the techlogical war fought by and against the type vii u boat and is illustrated with a marvellous selection of photographs and line drawings. Type vii uboats by robert stern describes the type vii as a weapon system with all its components in a concise and accurate way. German type vii uboat history, specification and photos. Some areas had to be scratchbuilt as it was not in the kit. This book has been translated into other languages. Type vii uboats by robert stern 1991, hardcover for. Imperial japanese navy type b1 submarine i15 1939 and i37 1943. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The contents is clearly broken down into chapters like weapons, sensors, or crew. A personal account of the german uboat battles of w. The type viic was the workhorse of the u boat force, with 568 commissioned from 1940 to 1945. Excellent coverage of the type vii boats, good pictures and authoritative text. David westwood is the author of the type vii u boat 4.
U 48, the most successful boat in the war, was of type viib. The german u boat type xxi was a revolutionary marvel at the time of its development, close to the end of world war ii. Though primarily a technical history of the type, it also describes in some detail a number of the procedural and domestic issues of everyday u boat operations. It is the last of the type vii c41 u boat in existence, and is moored on land in laboe germany. The only remaining type vii uboat in the world turned into a. Aug 15, 2012 first conceived in the mid1930s, the type vii submarine was still in production at the end of world war ii. The type viia was the victor, but it lacked behind in many desirable characteristics possessed by the type ia.
Submarine books store used and rare submarine and uboat. The type xviii uboat was a project for an attack boat using the. Subject to continuous improvement through six major variants and with around 650 completed, it was built in larger numbers than any other. The type vii uboat anatomy of the ship 9780851779331 by westwood, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The type xxi in the middle is u 2511 u 2511 and u 3008 were the only type xxis used for war patrols, and neither sank any ships. Prince link following years of research and consultation with expert contributors including tore bergnielsen, simon morris, mark hessberg and the late maciek florek, the long awaited skizzenbuch includes a vast array of photographs, technical drawings and primary material to explain and illustrate the functionality of the type vii c u boat. Type vii u boats were the most common type of german world war ii u boat. Type vii u boats is a compact hardcover book, divided into five chapters, a glossary, and three appendices. This study of the type vii uboat, as a weapon of war as well as a carrier of. In this book rare uboat types, we look at the boats that the ubootwaffe thought about, designed a few, built some and experimented with others. Wwii uboat history books rc uboat model uboat plan uboat picture uboat. This was the only book on u boats that discuss communications equipment. Mar 01, 1985 the type vii u boat was the backbone of the fighting strength of nazi germanys u boats at the outbreak of the second world war in 1939. Three type xxi u boats and one type vii u boat moored at bergen, norway may 1945.
Type vii u boats by robert stern describes the type vii as a weapon system with all its components in a concise and accurate way. Type vii submarines were the most produced submarine class in history, with 709 built. Hundreds of these boats were built, commissioned and went operational in world war two with great success. An insight into the design, construction and operation of the most. All the major variants, as well as minor changes to equipment, are covered here. The type vii uboat was the backbone of the fighting strength of nazi germanys u boats at the outbreak of the second world war in 1939. This is the 1144 scale deutsches u boot german submarine type vii c41 atlantic version plastic model kit from revell germany. The type vii and type ix will be profiled in other books later. Sep 07, 20 u boat u995 type vii c at laboe, germany. Below you can see the 24 commissioned u boats of this type.