E-Boat vs MTB

The English Channel 1941â"45

By: Gordon Williamson, Ian Palmer (Illustrator), Howard Gerrard (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 20 May 2012 | Edition Number 1

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80 Pages

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24.8 x 18.2 x 0.7

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An examination of the ''small boat'' war between the Germans and the British in the English Channel.

During the Second World War, German E-Boats were so active in the English Channel that the narrow stretch of water became known as ''E-Boat Alley''. To counter the threat of these E-Boats, Britain brought its coastal forces to bear â" flotillas of small Motor Torpedo and Gun Boats (MTBs and MGBs) and Motor Launches (MLs). As the Germans sought to maintain their supremacy in Channel waters, they continued to develop their E-Boat designs to accommodate more armor and more firepower. Rather than matching the newer E-Boats for armament, the British developed several types to fulfill the varied roles for which the Kriegsmarine were attempting to use the E-Boat.

Illustrated with high-quality photographs and battlescene artworks, this book details this developing conflict, examining the evolution of the boats involved, and covering their battles from fights in the Thames Estuary to the build-up for D-Day.

Industry Reviews

"A fine survey of the German E-Boat and their conflicts with the U-Boat Allies. German and British skirmishes using either boat are covered in chapters packed with vintage black and white photos and illustrations to capture a fine history of the two military vessels." --The Midwest Book Review (September 2011)

"...superbly illustrated with maps, cutaways, and period photographs ... a must-have for those interested in these two interesting light combat boats." --Scott Van Aken, Modeling Madness

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