U-188: A GERMAN
SUBMARINER'S ACCOUNT
OF THE WAR AT SEA, 1941-1945
by Klaus Willmann
Anton Staller was a
U-boat lookout, rising no higher than Leading Seaman and his
account of the war from the lower ranks is unique. He served
on the Type IXc/40 boat, U-188 under Kapitanleutnant Ludden
on three patrols witnessing the stark reality of convoy
warfare from his lookout position on the conning tower of
his submarine. His U-boat sank the British destroyer HMS
Beverley and eight merchant ships exceeding 100,000 gross
tons but the submarine also spent many hours submerged under
depth-charge attacks. This is his account as told to the
author.
Admiral
Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not
ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the
'eyes of the fleet'. They enabled admirals to find where the
enemy lay and his likely intentions, as well as patrolling
vital trade routes and providing information from far-flung
colonies. Together with their smaller cousins, the sloops
and brigs of the Royal Navy, they performed a vital
function. Generally commanded by ambitious young men, these
were the ships that could capture enemy prizes and earn
their officers and men enough prize-money to set them up for
life.
DELPRADO/OSPREY
AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES (MEN & LEGENDS): MOSQUITOS OF WORLD WAR 2
by Martin Bowman. Editor-in-Chief Juan Ramon Azaola
A new version by Spanish publisher, Delprado of the
original Osprey Men and Legends title. This volume focusses
on the legendary De Havilland Mosquito. Truly an example of
engineering ingenuity born out of the desperation of war,
all-wooden Mosquito was perhaps the best twin-engined
fighter bomber of its size to see action in WW2. Colour
artwork is by Iain Wyllie, Chris Davey and Mike Chappell.
Scale drawings are by Arthur Bentley.
Like new in card
cover - A4 format, 64pp, c50 b/w photos/line drawings, 27
colour profiles and artwork
From the popular Service Publications series, this
compact book provides details of the Sherman M4A2E8 in
service with the Canadian Armed Forces after World War II.
Extensively illustrated the volume includes a 4-view centre
spread of the Sherman by Karl Gagnon.
New in card cover
- A4 format, 24pp, 20 b/w photos, double page drawing
DELPRADO/OSPREY
AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES (MEN & LEGENDS): CORSAIR
ACES OF WORLD WAR 2
by Mark Styling. Editor-in-Chief Juan Ramón Azaola
The speed with which the Corsair was rushed into service
as a land-based fighter obliged the pilots to learn on the
job. The aircraft soon proved superior to the Japanese Zero
and played a major part in the destruction of Japan's elite
air forces in the South Pacific. This versatile aircraft saw
service with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as well as the
British Fleet Air Arm and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
Like new in card
cover - A4 format, 64pp, c50 b/w photos/line drawings, 30
colour profiles and artwork
