Submarines Of World War Two

'Submarines of World War Two' describes all of the classes and types of submarines employed by the combatant nations during the war - from midgets to large U-cruisers - and includes also the projected and experimental designs. For each class of submarine, the principal technical characteristics are presented: construction, displacement, dimensions, speed, range, operational depth, fuel load, armament and complement, together with a brief history of the submarine's wartime career, and the fate of each member of the class.

Written by one of Italy's foremost naval authors, 'Submarines of World War Two' enables you to compare the performance, appearance and characteristics of all the submarines that took part in the Second World War. Also included is a brief outline of the evolution of the submarine and submarine warfare - including the interplay of wartime experience, design improvement and tactical innovation - placing the subject in its true historical perspective.