The history of the british 'U' class submarine/История Британских подводных лодок U-класса

Книга на английском языке. Originally designed in 1934 for anti-submarine training, by the end of the war 72 U-Class subs had been commissioned; 17 were lost to the enemy, and 3 in accidents. Manned by crews from seven nations' navies, they served worldwide, and never more successfully than in the Mediterranean. This book is the definitive study of this class of submarine and the men who serve on them. Contents I The Small and Simple Submarine II British Submarines in Home Waters III The Mediterranean: Pre Operation Torch IV The Mediterranean: Operation Torch to the Italian Armistice V The Mediterranean and Beyond VI The Allied Navies' Contribution VII Special Operations VIII Accidental Losses of Submarines and Lives IX In Conclusion Appendix I Gallantry Medals awarded to officers and men serving in British 'U' class submarines Appendix II Gallantry Medals awarded to officers and men of the Allied Navies serving in 'U' class submarines Appendix III Submarine pennant numbers Abbreviations Bibliography Acknowledgements Index