Tirpitz: The First Voyage

by Jonathan Sutherland, Diane Canwell

Overview

This WWII military history presents stunning, never-before-published photographs from life aboard the infamous German Battleship Tirpitz.

The photos in this book are taken from an unpublished album that belonged to a Tirpitz crewmember. It is a little-known fact that before the start of World War Two, the ship went on a shakedown voyage into the Atlantic, traveling north into Arctic waters and south into the more tropical climbs of the Caribbean. There are superb photos of the officers and crew both above and below decks, including some unique shots of the crew during their stint on a magnificent sail training vessel.

Other stunning images show the vessels mighty weapons engaged in gunnery practice during her sea trials. This unique collection gives a close-up view of one of the most powerful ships of World War Two, a ship that proved to be a persistent thorn in the side of the Royal Navy until it was sunk in Norway towards the end of the war.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781844688982
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	01/31/2020
Series:	Images of War
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	34 MB
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About the Author

Diane Canwell has written widely on historical subjects, in particular on military and aviation history, and has long been fascinated by the history of Norfolk and its military heritage. Among her many books are The RAF Air Sea Rescue Service 1918–1986, The Battle of Jutland and Air War Malta.