German U-boat Ace Carl Emmermann: The Patrols of U-172 in World War II by Luc Br

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE German U-boat Ace Carl Emmermann by Luc Braeuer The Patrols of U172 in World War II. over 230 images and maps FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Though he entered combat late in May 1942, Carl Emmermann sank twenty-six Allied ships in only four combat patrols while commanding U-172, becoming the thirteenth most successful U-boat commander of the war. U-172, a Type IXC U-boat, saw non-stop action throughout the Atlantic, during its four patrols under Emmermann. U-172s third patrol to Cape Town would be its longest with 131 days at sea, where it added eight vessels to its list of successes in this sector; the first sinkings in this area for the U-boat service. On its sixth patrol under a different commander, U-172 would later be sunk in December 1943. Awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves in 1944, Emmermann was ordered at St. Nazaire, France, to command the Kriegsmarines 6th U-boat Flotilla. Later in Germany, he became the new sub-specialist for the Type XXIII U-boat, and in the last months of the war, commanded a marine battalion in defense of Hamburg. This biography details all WWII patrols by U-172 and features over 230 images and maps. AUTHOR: Luc Braeuer, born in Paris in 1970, is a computer engineer and officer in the reserve. Specialising in German submarines in France, he is the French correspondent for the U-Boat Archive, Cuxhaven. With his brother, he created three WWII museums in France. 230 colour and b/w photographs Author Biography Luc Braeuer, born in Paris in 1970, is, along with his brother Marc, co-creator of three Second World War museums in France: Le Grand Blockhaus at Batz-sur-Mer near Saint-Nazaire (www.grand-blockhaus.com); le Blockhaus Hôpital des Sables dOlonne (www.blockhaus-sables.com); and Le Bunker de La Rochelle . A computer engineer and officer in the reserve, he has published forty books. Long Description Though he entered combat late in May 1942, Carl Emmermann sank twenty-six Allied ships in only four combat patrols while commanding U-172, becoming the thirteenth most successful U-boat commander of the war. U-172, a Type IXC U-boat, saw non-stop action throughout the Atlantic, during its four patrols under Emmermann. U-172s third patrol to Cape Town would be its longest with 131 days at sea, where it added eight vessels to its list of successes in this sector; the first sinkings in this area for the U-boat service. On its sixth patrol under a different commander, U-172 would later be sunk in December 1943. Awarded the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves in 1944, Emmermann was ordered at St. Nazaire, France, to command the Kriegsmarines 6th U-boat Flotilla. Later in Germany, he became the new sub-specialist for the Type XXIII U-boat, and in the last months of the war, commanded a marine battalion in defense of Hamburg. This biography details all WWII patrols by U-172 and features over 230 images and maps. Feature Biography of Carl Emmermann, commander of U-172, the "gray wolf of the South Atlantic" Emmermann sank twenty-six Allied ships in only four combat patrols while commanding U-172 Illustrated with 230 rare pictures, mostly unpublished, chronologically organized by patrol Description for Sales People Biography of Carl Emmermann, commander of U-172, the "gray wolf of the South Atlantic" Emmermann sank twenty-six Allied ships in only four combat patrols while commanding U-172 Illustrated with 230 rare pictures, mostly unpublished, chronologically organized by patrol Description for Bookstore Biography of Carl Emmermann, commander of U-172, the "gray wolf of the South Atlantic" Emmermann sank twenty-six Allied ships in only four combat patrols while commanding U-172 Illustrated with 230 rare pictures, mostly unpublished, chronologically organized by patrol Details ISBN076435566X Pages 80 Year 2018 ISBN-10 076435566X ISBN-13 9780764355660 Format Hardcover Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Subtitle The Patrols of U-172 in World War II Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States DEWEY 940.545943 Short Title German U-Boat Ace Carl Emmermann Language English Series Number 5 Author Luc Braeuer AU Release Date 2018-09-28 NZ Release Date 2018-09-28 US Release Date 2018-09-28 Publication Date 2018-09-28 UK Release Date 2018-09-28 Audience General Series German U-Boat Ace Illustrations 230 color and b/w photos Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:135670001;

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