The German U-Boat Base at Lorient, France

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Braeuer.After the Nazi invasion in June of 1940, the Kriesgmarine evacuated the French Navy from the Lorient port and took it over as one of their primary U-Boat headquarters.
This illustrated volume, bursting with hundreds of exciting historic photographs and maps, is the first in a series of four and examines the inaugural year the Germans operated from this strategic location as they attacked merchant and Allied vessels during the Battle of the Atlantic. Captivated readers will also enjoy details on the various U-Boats docked at this port &#8212 organized by type, flotilla, commander, and date &#8212 and analyze life aboard these incredible subs. 176 pages, 547 B&W and color images, 9½”x 12″, hardcover.